Parliamentary Procedure

Sittings and Business

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice Reform, Minister for Planning, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Child Protection Reform, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for Consumer and Business Services, Minister for the City of Adelaide) (19:47): Can I just explain to the house that the reason for the late change in our anticipated sitting arrangements was to do with a very urgent matter in another place. There was an expectation or anticipation that this chamber would need to be available in order to accommodate that matter.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: And so it is.

The Hon. J.R. RAU: And so it is, indeed. As it has turned out, that matter has met a rather final outcome elsewhere, for which those opposite will no doubt be very proud in years to come. Had we known this earlier, we would not have kept the house here. The reason for holding the house further this evening now does not exist. I can indicate to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to those opposite that if the last of these matters is something that we can deal with in a couple of minutes, I am very happy, given that we are here presently, to take advantage of those couple of minutes.

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: I am talking actually about—

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: No, but I have another matter which I know the deputy leader also has, which is the Statutes Amendment (Sentencing) Bill 2017.

Ms Chapman: I am happy to do that. I am happy to do the next one after that, too.

The Hon. J.R. RAU: I cannot speak for that minister because I am not sure what their position is.