❓ A parliamentary question probes the Minister for Environment's meetings with a former minister regarding North Port Quay, focusing on potential conflicts of interest given the former minister's professional affiliations. The Minister deflects, citing lack of notice and defending her right to consult with experienced former colleagues.
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MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT — CONTACT WITH HON CHERYL EDWARDES
I refer to question on notice 1213 asked in the other place regarding the minister’s contact with Ms Cheryl Edwardes since 23 September 2008, in which she responded that she had met Ms Edwardes on three occasions and that on at least one of those occasions she discussed North Port Quay and she had general discussions. She further advised that there may have been occasions when she and her ministerial staff may have had social contact with Ms Edwardes. (1) Given that Ms Edwardes is not a registered lobbyist, in what capacity did the minister meet with her? (2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to question on notice 1213 asked in the other place regarding the minister’s contact with Ms Cheryl Edwardes since 23 September 2008, in which she responded that she had met Ms Edwardes on three occasions and that on at least one of those occasions she discussed North Port Quay and she had general discussions. She further advised that there may have been occasions when she and her ministerial staff may have had social contact with Ms Edwardes. (1) Given that Ms Edwardes is not a registered lobbyist, in what capacity did the minister meet with her? (2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(1) Given that Ms Edwardes is not a registered lobbyist, in what capacity did the minister meet with her? (2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(1) Given that Ms Edwardes is not a registered lobbyist, in what capacity did the minister meet with her? (2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(2) Is North Port Quay a client of Ms Edwardes or the law firm she works for? (3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(3) What matters were canvassed between the minister and Ms Edwardes in relation to North Port Quay? (4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(4) Can the minister advise of the nature of the general discussions that she had with Ms Edwardes; and, if not, why not? (5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(5) Can the minister recall on how many occasions she had social contact with Ms Edwardes? The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
The PRESIDENT : I would point out that the minister is required to answer only questions within her responsibility for her portfolio. Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Thank you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for the question. (1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
(1)-(5) I say a the outset that I am very fortunate to know a number of very good former members of Parliament. One of them is Hon Cheryl Edwardes, who I might say was an excellent Minister for the Environment, and far better than quite a few who followed her under the previous government’s regime. However, having said that, the member has asked about seven or eight questions and not given me the courtesy of notice. I will ask that they be put on notice. However, I will say — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : They were very clear. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : When a member asks about eight questions, the general courtesy would perhaps be to give me some notice. Having said that, with respect to North Port Quay, the proponents asked for a general briefing. I sat and listened to what they wanted to propose, and that was simply it. In respect of general discussions, I had the opportunity to speak to Hon Cheryl Edwardes on matters surrounding the environment. I do not see that there is a problem with talking to a former Minister for the Environment on matters and general issues. Is that problematic? Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ken Travers : It depends who she is representing. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : For goodness sake! The member is simply pathetic. Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon Ken Travers interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
The PRESIDENT : Order! The question was asked by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich. She does not need the support of Hon Ken Travers to add five interjections and extra supplementary questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : If the member would like to put the question on notice, I am happy to respond. However, the fact is that I have propriety in dealing with all matters, and so does Hon Cheryl Edwardes, and that is it.
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