MURRAY RIVER BUYBACK SCHEME

Mr HANNA (Mitchell) (17:03): In relation to the River Murray, why does the Premier not put his money where his mouth is and have the government fund a High Court challenge to have the 4 per cent water trading cap declared unconstitutional?

The Hon. M.D. RANN (Ramsay—Premier, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change) (17:03): Having been represented by the honourable member, I am well aware of the vibe of the constitution. The point of the matter is that we will do every best endeavour to get the best result possible for the river. For years the river has been run as if it is four separate rivers, and that is why we need an independent authority that has the power to set a basin-wide plan and a basin-wide cap. I would expect the honourable member to be the first to cheer that achievement.

Mr Hanna: All talk and no action.

The Hon. M.D. RANN: Yes, the honourable member has just described himself: all talk and no action, no matter which party he belongs to.