APY LANDS, HEALTH

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:53): My question is to the Minister for Health. Minister, why can't doctors working on the APY lands obtain medication that is required to provide early treatment of children with middle ear infections, 18 of whom have been transported to the Women's and Children's Hospital for treatment because the necessary treatment was not available on the lands?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans' Affairs) (15:54): I would need to have a look at the issue. It is not one that has been brought to my attention. I am positive that there would be a very good reason for it, and I am more than happy to get back to the member for Morphett with an explanation.