Question on Notice regarding the Country Age Pension Fuel Card contract and the Minister's decision to withhold the document, specifically addressing a claim by the Auditor General. The Minister asserts his decision was based on advice that it was within his discretion.

AnsweredQoN 632Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 August 2009
Portfolio
Regional Development

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COUNTRY AGE PENSION FUEL CARD — TABLING OF CONTRACT
I have a supplementary question. Is the minister denying the claim made today by the Auditor General that the minister received advice from the State Solicitor that there was no reason to withhold the document? Mr B.J. GRYLLS

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The advice I relied upon in making my decision was that it was entirely a matter for my discretion.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: The advice I relied upon in making my decision was that it was entirely a matter for my discretion.
The advice I relied upon in making my decision was that it was entirely a matter for my discretion.

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