Hon ANDREW LITTLE (Minister of Justice): I refer the member to section 6 of the Electoral Act 1993, which states that "The Electoral Commission may, if it considers that it is necessary for the proper discharge of its functions … (b) make any inquiries:". I also refer the member to section 7 of that Act, which states that "The Electoral Commission must act independently in performing its statutory functions and duties, and exercising its statutory powers,". So, to answer the member's question, it is irrelevant whether the Government supports the Electoral Commission in any particular action. The Electoral Commission is independent of the Government, and that is as it should be. 