Dr WOODRUFF – Attorney-General, can you outline for us the total figure for legal expenses that has been incurred on behalf of ministers or government backbenchers in 2023‑24 and 2024‑25?
Mr BARNETT – Thank you for the question. I think that would be a question for the Premier or head of the State Service. I can help you with respect to the Department of Justice.
Dr WOODRUFF – Okay, in relation to the Department of Justice?
Mr BARNETT – What’s the question?
Dr WOODRUFF – The same question.
Mr BARNETT – Alright, I will take it on notice.
Dr WOODRUFF – Thank you ‑ and can you break that down by individual MP?
Mr BARNETT – Thank you for your question. I think I will take that on notice.
Dr WOODRUFF – Okay, you mean you will provide that?
Mr BARNETT – I will do my best, if there are relevant MPs for which fees are being paid through the Department of Justice, consistent with your question. I will take it on notice.
Dr WOODRUFF – Thanks. In relation to any legal expenses, can you also confirm whether any of them were related to an investigation by the Integrity Commission?
Mr BARNETT – I will take the question on notice.
Dr WOODRUFF – Thank you.
