I guess I'd like to know what the formal response is from the minister as to why she can't attend on Tuesday. I thank Mr. Abbott for letting us know. But the normal state of affairs for a committee when you invite the minister is that unless there's something extremely important and she can't attend, it's worthwhile to hear directly from the minister. I'm hearing third-hand that she can't attend.
On December 3rd, 2009. See this statement in context.