Legislative Council - Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1)
2011-07-27 Daily Xml

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BURNSIDE COUNCIL

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:46): I have a supplementary question arising out of the minister's original answer. Given that the minister has confirmed that he did not consult cabinet colleagues prior to making his decision, when did he advise the Premier, the Attorney-General and other cabinet colleagues of his decision, or did they find out about it from the media?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:46): I made my decision to refer the report on last Friday, Mr—

The Hon. R.I. Lucas: We know that, but did you advise the cabinet—

The PRESIDENT: And so would any responsible minister.