Dr WOODRUFF – Minister, in the past 18 months, have you, as an individual, been a subject of, or party to, any Supreme Court matter?
Mr BARNETT – As an Attorney‑General?
Dr WOODRUFF – As an individual.
Mr BARNETT – As an Attorney‑General, yes. I receive advice consistently and regularly, but not as an individual.
Dr WOODRUFF – Okay. In the past 18 months, have you as an individual incurred any legal costs that are being covered by taxpayer dollars?
Mr BARNETT – Again, as an Attorney‑General and as a minister, I take legal advice with respect to a whole range of matters on an ongoing basis. I’m not going to go into any detail in that regard. I think I’ve answered your first question adequately.
Dr WOODRUFF – Everyone else, all the other ministers we’ve asked, have been able to answer that question. I’m not asking about you in your role as the Attorney‑General, I’m asking about you as Guy Barnett MP outside of your role as Attorney‑General. So far we’ve asked four other ministers, the Premier, and they’ve all given an answer on this.
Mr BARNETT – I can take it on notice. I’m happy to take it on notice. I’m not aware of where you’re coming from.
Dr WOODRUFF – It’s just a straight question. Everyone else could answer it.
