Question Time

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:10): My question is to the Minister for Health. Does the minister stand by his commitment to consumers that the services and facilities for brain injury rehabilitation will be better at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital compared with the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre?

On 2 March, in relation to rehab services moving to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital from Hampstead, the minister made public comments saying, 'Of course it's going to be better.' However, the opposition has been advised that SA Health's current proposal for the move indicates a significant reduction in brain injury services.

The SPEAKER: Before the minister answers, I upgrade the member for Stuart's call to order to a warning because he was called to order in the pre-lunch session of play. Minister.

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries) (14:11): Yes, of course I stand by it.

Mr Goldsworthy interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Kavel will not agitate the house. The member for Ashford.