HOUSING CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (14:31): Following the minister's comment 'on every measure', can he confirm that South Australia's dwelling unit approvals are down 2.3 per cent in the 12 months to May, the worst performance of mainland states?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Housing and Urban Development) (14:31): It is typical of the opposition to take one—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: When I am talking about building approvals I think the opposition should hang their heads in shame, because the government's programs are working and they are backed up by the stats, and every time South Australia succeeds a little part of them dies. They cannot stand to see the government's policies working.

Mr PISONI: Point of order: the minister is entering debate.

An honourable member interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I agree that the Minister for Infrastructure is submerged. The leader.