SARDI Fish Deaths

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:53): My question is to the Minister for Primary industries on the topic of SARDI fish deaths. Given the minister speaks about the importance of a thorough and robust investigation, why are the departments allowed to investigate themselves, and why won't the government perform an independent investigation?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:54): It's very disappointing to see the Leader of the Opposition again undermining the world-renowned staff and researchers at places such as SARDI. They are keen to understand, if indeed it can be found, the reason for the fish deaths. They are world-renowned researchers. They are keen to find the answers, and this constant undermining of the SARDI staff I think is extremely disappointing.