❓ Ms Mettam questions the Premier's confidence in the EPA head, Darren Walsh, due to concerns about a previous development application he submitted for Smiths Beach. The Premier affirms his confidence.

Smiths Beach—Development—Environmental Protection Authority66.Ms Libby Mettamto the Premier:I refer to the Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority, Darren Walsh, who previously submitted the environmental application on Smiths Beach on behalf of the developer.Given the Department of Water and Environmental Regulations' own peer review into this development application found that Mr Walsh's submission lacked reliability and did not demonstrate consistency with the state planning policy, does the Premier have confidence in the head of the EPA remaining in his position given his credibility has been disputed by the process itself?

Mr Roger Cook replied:I thank the member for the question. Yes. Smiths Beach—Development—Environmental Protection Authority