Algal Bloom

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:58): Supplementary: has anyone in the government acted on those statements made publicly to date informally requesting the algal bloom be declared a natural disaster and, if not, why not?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:58): Is that the same question?

The PRESIDENT: I am not sure where the supplementary actually comes from with regard to the federal—

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Very strange.

The PRESIDENT: Deputy Premier! Ask your next question.