Goods and Services Tax

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (15:27): My question is, in fact, to the Treasurer. Does the Treasurer agree with his federal colleague, Nick Champion, that the GST is a regressive taxation instrument that goes against Labor values, and that everybody in the Labor Party should oppose it?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy) (15:27): The member for Wakefield is entitled to his opinion, and—

Members interjecting:

Mr Marshall: That wasn't the question; what's your view?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: My view, Mr Speaker, is I agree entirely with the tactics of the Premier of South Australia—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Unley and the member for Morphett, and I warn for the first time the member for Kavel.