Country Fire Service Volunteers

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:36): Supplementary: given that answer, can the minister tell the house, have the CFS volunteers had their trucks professionally cleaned in case of contamination?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:36): I thank the honourable member for his question. As I advised—and as I have said a number of times in this chamber—the CFS management is responsible for the welfare and safety of all employees, whether they are paid or volunteers. I have no doubt, and I have the utmost confidence, that any measure required to keep them safe will be undertaken. That includes any cleaning of trucks. They would not knowingly send any person to do a job that is unsafe.

Mr Gardner: He's more concerned about washing his hands than their clothes.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: No, I'm not washing my hands.

Dr McFETRIDGE: Further supplementary, Mr Speaker.

Mr Goldsworthy: Sit down!

The SPEAKER: The member for Kavel will not tell the minister to sit down and he is called to order.