Privatisation

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): Supplementary to the Premier: will he rule out the privatisation of the Motor Accident Commission?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:21): We have already announced that it is our intention to sell either a portion of the Motor Accident Commission—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: No, we didn't. Our commitment was absolutely clear: significant state functions. We made that absolutely clear. I signed a pledge. Any number of organisations can provide insurance for motor accidents. It is not a significant and essential state government function, and we stand by that decision—

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: Absolutely—and it is our intention to pursue it.