ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY

Mr WILLIAMS (MacKillop—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:51): My question is again to the Minister for Mineral Resources Development. In relation to the proposed mining ban at Arkaroola, is it the intention of the government to ban mining in the entire pastoral lease or only part of it?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Correctional Services) (14:51): The government has released extensive maps. In the celebrations opposite, when the government announced it was banning mining in Arkaroola, I understand that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition was leading those celebrations and popping champagne corks because he supports fully his leader's bipartisan support of our banning of mining in Arkaroola, so I am glad and I welcome his support. What I will do is send over the maps to him.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Member for Mitchell.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! We've moved on to the next question.