Dr WOODRUFF – Minister, a question that we’ve asked all ministers. In the last 18 months, have you as an individual been subject of, or party to, any Supreme Court matters? And/or have you as an individual incurred any legal costs that have been covered by taxpayer dollars?
Ms HOWLETT – I thank the member for her question. I don’t believe that that’s relevant to the output in this budget, our portfolio.
Dr WOODRUFF – Thank you minister. The Premier and every single other minister has been asked these questions. Every single other minister has answered these questions and not made an excuse not to answer them. Could you please answer the question?
Ms HOWLETT – As I said, I don’t believe the question is relevant to the budget output.
Dr WOODRUFF – It really begs the question as to why you would be the only minister who wouldn’t answer that question.
Ms HOWLETT – I don’t believe it’s relevant to the output.
Dr WOODRUFF – It’s relevant to your role as a minister –
CHAIR – Dr Woodruff – asked and answered.
