SCHOOL MAINTENANCE

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (14:47): I have a supplementary question.

The SPEAKER: Order! I am happy to give the member for Davenport the call but, as I previously said, supplementaries really need to be asked by the person asking the original question.

The Hon. I.F. EVANS: The member for Mawson will not ask this question, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Minister for Education and Children's Services. Given the minister's previous answer about investing in schools, and given the $209 million net operating surplus announced yesterday, can the minister advise when the government will find $185,000 for the Elizabeth Special School?

The Hon. J.D. LOMAX-SMITH (Adelaide—Minister for Education and Children's Services, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the City of Adelaide) (14:48): I thank the member for his question. As I said, we have streamlined the application process and the ease with which schools can request upgrades. Frankly, I think that if you are running—

The Hon. I.F. Evans interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Davenport has asked his question. The Minister for Education.

The Hon. J.D. LOMAX-SMITH: I believe that one should have a maintenance asset management program that logs on the needs and requirements of schools, works with school communities, and prioritises. I do not think that it is the business of members of the opposition to decide which is the priority list for our schools. That is done by the needs and assets and the requirements locally.