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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
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The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:08): I have a supplementary question arising from the original answer.

The PRESIDENT: The last supplementary question, I think, the Hon. Mr Maher.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: What advice was the minister relying on when he said that a person could not hold such a role as the Premier's advocate at the same time as being President?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:08): Let's be clear: I said 'my understanding'. I am not relying on advice.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! I make—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! I make it clear: when ministers are on their feet answering questions, I would like to hear their answer, and I couldn't hear that. I call the Minister for Health and Wellbeing.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: My understanding is that it would be inappropriate because a President is meant to be an independent officer of the parliament. To at the same time hold an appointment from the government would be inappropriate.

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