I disagree.
I can understand that there's confusion; I can understand that there may be misunderstandings that have arisen by a very crude process, as I've indicated in my opening presentation. However, again I reiterate that this was the way in which we would relay ministerial decisions to the department. I've also been very clear, as has Ms. Biggs, that this was the normal practice. I've also indicated that there was no confusion from the department, understanding that a recommendation came to the minister, the minister made a decision, and consequently, as requested, a response in writing reflecting the minister's decision was passed back to the department. Everyone who was involved understood what the process was, understood that it was the minister's decision, and understood that this was the practice undertaken at that time.