Maybe the Minister could run down the delegated authority of the secretary to Cabinet as opposed to the Premier's authority in these matters, so we can see where the difference would arise in their ability to sign off on these respective contracts.
Brendan Bell on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 11th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 10th, 2002
Page 533
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