On the issue of dual Ministerial responsibilities. The committee was concerned that the Minister responsible for the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development is also the Premier. Committee members pointed out that the rationale for the addition of a Ministerial position to the current Cabinet was to ensure that there is an equal workload amongst the Ministers.

The Premier replied that certain sub-portfolios are delegated out from his portfolio to other Ministers. However, committee members were concerned a divisively managed portfolio may result in accountability and clarity problems.