House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2022-09-08 Daily Xml

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Question Time

Minister for Human Services

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) (14:14): My question is again to the Premier. What is the Minister for Human Services doing today? Sir, with your leave and that of the house, I will explain.

The SPEAKER: Leave is sought and I anticipate it will be granted, but I do remind the leader of standing order 127.

Leave granted.

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS: Yes, I think this one is in the public interest. The Minister for Human Services sought and was granted a pair for the entire day of parliament today to attend the Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting and dinner in Canberra. However, the opposition has now been advised that the first duty attached to this trip is dinner this evening. Flights are still available now and would get a member to Canberra in time for this event, leaving time for question time.

The SPEAKER: Public interest is different from public affairs. I am going to rule that question out of order. However, I would give the leader the opportunity to rephrase it, if he is able to confine it to public business.