INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (15:55): My question is for the Attorney-General. Does the Attorney-General stand by his public comments that an independent commission against corruption is not needed in South Australia or does he now support the Premier who thinks a federal independent commission against corruption is warranted? If so, is this an admission that the bodies currently established in South Australia do not adequately investigate—

The Hon. K.O. Foley interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Deputy Premier does not like interjections when he is speaking. The Leader of the Opposition has the call.

Mr Williams interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mrs REDMOND: Mr Speaker, I would ask you to keep the Deputy Premier under control at least while I ask the question.

The SPEAKER: I am sure he will.

The Hon. K.O. Foley interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mrs REDMOND: I will start again, sir, because it is an important question, in spite of the Treasurer's comments. Does the Attorney-General stand by his public comments that an independent commission against corruption is not needed in South Australia or does he now support the Premier who thinks a federal independent commission against corruption is warranted? If so, is this an admission that the bodies currently established in South Australia do not adequately investigate, prevent or limit corruption in this state?

The Hon. M.J. ATKINSON (Croydon—Attorney-General, Minister for Justice, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Veterans' Affairs) (15:57): I stand by my comments and I support the Premier, and there is no admission or inconsistency.