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frequently between officers. As it turns out, I did not see that document. It was not provided to Mr De Domenico under FOI because it falls into a class of documents which are specifically exempt under the Act. The Act provides for the exemption of deliberative documents, for precisely the reasons we saw demonstrated in the chamber yesterday. If working drafts or other deliberative documents were made available, it would be quite possible for them to be misinterpreted or seen out of context. Indeed, they would also be open to deliberate misrepresentation.
Madam Speaker, I should also say that, for a long time, a convention has been followed that briefing to Ministers on possible parliamentary questions remains confidential to the Minister concerned. That convention has been followed in this place by Ministers - from both sides, I would say - who have refused to table their briefing material. I do not propose to change that convention now by tabling the draft of a briefing note; but, in view of the possibility that the contents of the document will be further misrepresented, I am prepared to show it to the Leader of the Opposition and to Independent members.
Residential Development
MR WOOD: Madam Speaker, on Tuesday Mr Cornwell asked me a question about dual occupancies in Banks. I have a short answer; but I would rather not give it today. I am seeking a legal definition, so that I can be absolutely sure that I am right. That will take another day or two. I would ask Mr Cornwell to be patient.
TEMPORARY DEPUTY SPEAKER
MADAM SPEAKER: Members, I wish to inform you that, pursuant to standing order 8, I have nominated Mr Stefaniak as a Temporary Deputy Speaker. He will take the chair when requested by either me or the Deputy Speaker. Mr Stefaniak takes the position which was vacated by Mr Westende on his resignation. I present my warrant nominating Mr Stefaniak.
AUDITOR-GENERAL - REPORT NO. 6 OF 1994
Inter Agency Charging and Management of Private Trust Monies
MADAM SPEAKER: I present, for the information of members, Auditor-General's report No. 6 of 1994, "Various Agencies - Inter Agency Charging, and Management of Private Trust Monies".
Motion (by Mr Berry), by leave, agreed to:
That the Assembly authorises the publication of Auditor-General's report No. 6 of 1994.
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