Country Cabinet

The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:49): Supplementary: can the minister advise whether she agrees with the Premier's assessment of the situation regarding jetties and whether this has been addressed at country cabinet? Namely, he said, 'Much of the burden falls on local government in a way that some smaller regional councils simply can't sustain. Jetties often are a lifeblood for a community and we've got to make sure we invest in them.'

The PRESIDENT: Minister, you are being generous if you are prepared to answer that. It was country cabinet and we were talking about boat ramps, not jetties.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:50): Boat ramps and jetties are not quite the same thing, so I was going to indicate that perhaps it's a separate question.

The Hon. C. BONAROS: Further supplementary?

The PRESIDENT: No. The Hon. Ms Bonaros, the original question was about boat ramps.

The Hon. C. BONAROS: This is about boat ramps.

The PRESIDENT: But you are talking about jetties.

The Hon. C. BONAROS: Boat ramps and jetties—both.

The PRESIDENT: Well, because of that interpretation I am going to have to allow it, aren't I?

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Okay. The Hon. Mr Wortley.