Question Time

Romaldi, Mr M.

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:03): My question is to the Premier. Will the Premier now publicly denounce the offensive, sexist and racist remarks made by former South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission member, Mario Romaldi?

Mr Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for West Torrens is called to order. The Premier has the call.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:03): Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Following the allegations, which were made in the house yesterday, I took the opportunity to review the material that was referred to in the house. It was completely inappropriate, it was offensive and certainly nobody on this side of the house would condone those messages or reposts, so I took the opportunity at the very earliest opportunity to call Mr Romaldi. He offered his resignation and I accepted that resignation. He is no longer a member of the SAMEAC. We have taken action on this issue at the very earliest opportunity.