MLC says MHKs debating incapacity benefit aren't electioneering

Monday, 29 February 2016 00:00

Are MHKs debating incapacity benefit assessments just canvassing for votes?

The Chief Minister says the questioning of Treasury's use of external assessors Dependability Limited is unfounded.

MLC David Cretney is working with MHKs to gather information on the company and its workings as part of the government process:

He's asking a number of questions of Treasury representative MLC Bill Henderson in the Legislative Council this week - he explains why:

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