Ministerial Code of Conduct

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:04): Just for clarity, can the Premier confirm to the house that there was a breach of the Ministerial Code of Conduct?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:04): I have said that it is not consistent with the spirit of the code of conduct.

Ms Sanderson interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: It is not consistent with the spirit. The language of the code, if you look at it, seems to be talking about—

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: —behaviour in parliament, but I think the general point, the general vibe, if you like, of the Ministerial Code of Conduct is that people—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: —need to conduct themselves with dignity, and I think it is inconsistent with that. That is why the minister was reprimanded, that is why he has apologised and he did that as soon as it was raised with him.

The SPEAKER: Before the leader asks his question, I call to order the members for Adelaide, Unley, Hammond, Schubert, Morialta and the deputy leader, and I warn the deputy leader for the first time. Leader.