NORTHERN ADELAIDE REGIONAL COLLABORATION

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (15:05): Thank you, Mr Speaker, and it is a very good question, too, for the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. Given the issues facing northern Adelaide, why did the Northern Adelaide Regional Collaboration not meet for at least seven months after 1 June and has it met this year? FOI documents obtained by the opposition indicate that this group, the Northern Adelaide Regional Collaboration, did not meet between 1 June and 31 December.

The SPEAKER: The explanation was entirely unnecessary. The Minister for Communities.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (15:05): Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the member for his question. First of all, there are a number of forums established in the north to discuss economic policy, education, etc.

Mr Gardner: This one is yours.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: In fact, the ones I have talked about are all mine, and under that umbrella they will meet. The collaboration meets only two or three times a year; in fact, I am scheduled to meet with them shortly, and I am sure we will do things to make sure that we improve the north, unlike members opposite, who like to drag the north down.