Kangaroo Island Futures Authority

Ms HILDYARD (Reynell) (14:49): My question is to the Deputy Premier. Can he inform the house about the recent launch of the Kangaroo Island stall in the Central Market and also about other work the government has done to support the island?

Ms Chapman: This could be a very short answer!

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice Reform, Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:49): Mr Speaker, I am just going to collect myself after that interjection. Last week—

Mr Marshall interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: I will discuss it with you later; I'm happy to. Last week, I had the—

The Hon. J.M. Rankine interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Education is called to order.

The Hon. J.M. Rankine interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Education is warned for the first time. Whether I warn the member for Bragg is up to me, not the Minister for Education.

The Hon. J.R. RAU: Mr Speaker, can I just make the point: before the IT Crowd from Schubert start looking this up, no, it's not on there.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: Have you tried turning it on and off again? Last week, I had the joy of joining many very significant people from Kangaroo Island and from the South Australian food and tourism industry in the Central Market for the official opening of the first Kangaroo Island regional produce store. I am delighted that, with the launch of Island Pure, there is now a stall giving small island producers new opportunities to bring their produce literally to market side by side with more established island favourites, including Fryar's Free Range Eggs, Island Pure Sheep Dairy and Island Beehive.

Mr Marshall: How about Fergson's seafood?

The Hon. J.R. RAU: They're there too. Yes, Ferguson's are there.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: Hardy har har! Anyway, back to the story. The stall—

Mr Pisoni interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley—

Mr Pisoni: Sorry, sir.

The SPEAKER: Is the member for Unley truly sorry?

Mr PISONI: Yes.

The SPEAKER: Thank you.

Mr Marshall: From the bottom of his heart, sir!

The Hon. J.R. RAU: His colleagues are. I think it's actually the member for Kavel using his skills as a ventriloquist. The stall proudly bears the Kangaroo Island banner, which was facilitated by the Kangaroo Island Futures Authority working with the community and industry. I would like to acknowledge and thank Justin Harman, not only for his efforts in making his store a reality but also for his commitment to the island and his work on KIFA. Through KIFA, I am advised the government's considerable volume of work undertaken over the last few years includes:

the development of a KI structure plan and associated development plan to help support a sustainable economic future based on tourism, agriculture and balanced with the protection of the island's natural resources;

the development of a Kangaroo Island brand, an internationally recognised brand framework, an alliance group with membership 100 per cent island-based and an independent chair;

coordinated and integrated solutions for island forestry decision-making now and into the future;

the first community housing strategy for Kangaroo Island. KIFA, council and government and community leaders have worked together to deliver appropriate housing for the community;

coordinating of SATC and DEWNR to commence the building of a five-day 57-kilometre walking track that will highlight spectacular scenery in the national parks of south-western Kangaroo Island; and

the Rockhopper public transport service as a result of a partnership between KIFA, DPTI Transport Services, Kangaroo Island Council, and SeaLink.

I encourage all members to visit and experience the stall for themselves very soon.

The SPEAKER: I would like to thank the member for Finniss for his restraint during that. The member for Goyder.