Power Infrastructure

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (14:52): My question is to the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy. How many generators are capable of supplying SRAS and was the minister warned that the closure of the Port Augusta power station would put the state's ability to restart after a black start at risk?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy) (14:52): I asked the Australian Energy Market Operator if the absence of Northern put at risk a black start, made it more difficult or took longer, and his answer was unequivocal—no.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan: Who did you ask?

The SPEAKER: Member for Stuart.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan: I have a report that says to the contrary.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Treasurer is called to order. He won't quarrel with the member for Stuart across the chamber.