Downer EDI Port Augusta

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (15:00): Given that the minister said he wasn't aware of the loss of the 20 jobs, why did the minister ask me to write to him to seek help with this issue, and then why did he respond to my correspondence of 28 May, stating that the loss of jobs in Port Augusta is not part of his portfolio area?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:00): I would like to thank the honourable member for his question. I represent the Minister for Employment in this chamber and I will raise the member's concerns with her and will get a response for him.

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Supplementary, sir.

The SPEAKER: Supplementary, member for Stuart.