TAFE SA

Mr PISONI (Unley) (14:58): My question is to the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education. Does the minister concede that the $33.5 million spent by the government so far on the International University Precinct initiatives could be better spent on capping TAFE fees so that South Australian TAFE students do not pay the highest fees in the nation?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON: Point of order, Madam Speaker.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. P.F. CONLON: What was couched as question is plainly argument and contrary to standing orders.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. P.F. CONLON: 'Do you concede that it would be spent better?' That is an argument. The member for Unley may not be the most sophisticated bloke in the world, but we are here to help you. It is argument.

The SPEAKER: Yes, I do uphold that. I was about to pull you up anyway, member for Unley, on that question. You need to be very careful about the wording of your question. I am going to waive that question and we will go on to the next question.

Mr Pisoni: Can I reword it?

The SPEAKER: If you can reword it, you can ask the next question.