Regional Impact Assessment Statements

Mr GRIFFITHS (Goyder) (15:01): Again for the Minister for Regional Development: can the minister confirm his position on the completion of regional impact assessment statements to ensure that regional issues are considered by the cabinet in its decision-making?

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome—Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government) (15:02): Sorry, Mr Speaker, could the member repeat that, please?

Mr GRIFFITHS: Can the minister confirm his position on regional impact assessment statements and their consideration by cabinet as part of its decision-making, and can the minister confirm in his time as a minister whether any have been placed before cabinet for consideration?

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is warned for the second and final time.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business) (15:02): Mr Speaker, first and foremost, the cabinet does not talk about its deliberations in this place. Quite frankly, the member for Goyder knows that and, quite frankly, all he is trying to do is intimidate members. The reality is—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Yes, he is a very intimidating guy: he frightens me. The reality is that cabinet deliberations are for cabinet. Asking questions on cabinet deliberations is not appropriate for this place.

Ms CHAPMAN: Further supplementary to the Treasurer.

The SPEAKER: Yes, there's a supplementary on the clock.