MURRAY RIVER DROUGHT MANAGEMENT

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (14:28): I have a supplementary question. Exactly how much rain is required to avert the Lower Lakes and Riverland catastrophe the minister foreshadowed on ABC Radio this morning?

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD (Chaffey—Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water Security, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Small Business, Minister Assisting the Minister for Industry and Trade) (14:28): Well and truly above average rainfall.