Site Contamination, Clovelly Park and Mitchell Park

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier confirm that, more than six weeks ago, the Environment Protection Authority identified a significantly increased risk to residents in Clovelly Park and Mitchell Park as a result of groundwater and soil contamination?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:29): It is true that some preliminary advice has been provided to the government about a significant issue in relation to environmental protection. I do not want to add any further remark in relation to that today because we also have advise to say that there is a very extensive communication strategy which is being prepared, and—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: Well, I would ask those opposite, and obviously those seeking to report on those matters, to wait until all of the material can be property provided to the community in a way which is both extensive and full, and provides all the relevant information, so as not to provide unnecessary concerns. That is the advice that we have, and we will be making some announcements about those matters soon.

Mr MARSHALL: Supplementary, sir—

The SPEAKER: Before a supplementary, I regret to call the member for Flinders to order, I warn the member for Kavel for the first time, and the member for Heysen for the second time. Leader.