MURRAY RIVER, LOWER LAKES

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:12): My question is to the Minister for Water Security. Was the minister aware from the outset that a significant part of the $610 million promised by the commonwealth government for water infrastructure in the Lower Lakes will be used to build the government's weir near Wellington? The opposition has been advised that over $200 million of the $610 million will be spent on the government's weir near Wellington.

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD (Chaffey—Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water Security) (15:13): You're wrong. The $610 million is about a Murray Futures project. It is about the future, it is not about dealing with the current drought issues.

The Hon. R.J. McEwen: You're wrong.

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD: You're wrong.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!