APY LANDS, FOOD SECURITY

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:17): My question is again to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Will the minister now pass on to the Governor the food security by-law that would allow certainty of food supply and lower prices at food stores on the APY lands? The APY executive passed a by-law that the then minister Weatherill was obliged to pass on to the Governor under state law. He failed to do so, which has prevented a reliable food supply on the lands and has prevented parliamentary debate on the matter.

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers, Minister Assisting the Premier in Social Inclusion) (14:18): I thank the honourable leader for her question. I am very happy to follow up that matter. The question that I put to this house is: are we serious about making a difference here?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI: Because, if we are, we need to acknowledge that this is difficult, ongoing work that requires our attention day in, day out. Am I committed to doing that with each and every one of my colleagues in this place? Absolutely.