Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

Mr KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:14): My question is to the Premier. Given the Premier personally committed to engaging Victorian-based Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, why did he do so without a formal process?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:14): I have answered this. I am happy to answer it again because I know it's the end of a week and the parliament has been sitting until midnight the last two nights because it is a hardworking parliament under a new government. We made a huge number of commitments in the lead-up to the election.

An honourable member interjecting:

The SPEAKER Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: We made, I think, almost 300 commitments. Every single one of those will be delivered, sir. As you know, the new government in this chamber is committed to creating more jobs and lowering costs and improving services. We stand by every single one of the commitments that we have made. But, again, I say to the member opposite: I think it's reasonable for me to get the detail that he requires and come back to the house.

Dr Close interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Port Adelaide is also called to order. The member for West Torrens.