This report has been prepared for submission to Parliament under the provisions of section 24 of the Auditor General Act 2006. It provides opinions on the reasonableness and appropriateness of three decisions by two ministers not to provide information to Parliament.

· One decision by the Minister for Lands, the Hon Terry Redman MLA, not to provide Parliament with legal advice received from the State Solicitor’s Office regarding the State’s obligation to sign the BHP Billiton Kurra Village lease renewal.

· Two decisions by the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA, on the details of disputes between the head contractor at Perth Children’s Hospital, John Holland Pty Ltd, and its subcontractors and the value of each of the disputes between John Holland and its subcontractors.