House of Assembly: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY

Mr WILLIAMS (MacKillop—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:43): My question is to the Minister for Mineral Resources Development. Can the minister apprise the house of what evidence he or his government has upon which they could make a claim that an open-cut mine was being proposed for Mount Gee or within Arkaroola?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Correctional Services) (14:43): I can't speak for mineral companies that have got exploration rights; that is a matter for them. The fact is this government will not allow mining in Arkaroola, and I welcome the opposition's support.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! It was a very ambiguous question. Member for Taylor.