OVERARCHING BILATERAL INDIGENOUS PLAN

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood) (14:47): My question is to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Will the minister advise the house on the progress of the South Australian Aboriginal Strategic Plan first announced by the previous minister, minister Weatherill, in 2006, and now referred to by the minister's department as the Overarching Bilateral Indigenous Plan? When will this plan be released and why has it taken more than five years to develop?

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) (14:48): I am very happy to bring back, for the benefit of the member, a detailed response.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr Williams interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, the deputy leader!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!