Lot Fourteen

Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:39): My question is to the Acting Premier. Has the Premier or his office been briefed on the awarding of all contracts, tenders and tenancies granted at Lot Fourteen and their terms and conditions?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General) (14:39): I am happy to answer that question, although I just want to remind the acting leader that I am actually a woman, not a 'his'. I am still a woman and I intend to die a woman.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: But, as Acting Premier—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, members on my left, please!

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —I am assuming she meant 'her' in her question in respect of the detail sought. I will make, as 'her'—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Could we have the question again, please.

Dr CLOSE: Certainly. My question is to the Acting Premier, who is here on behalf of the Premier. Has the Premier or his office been briefed on the awarding of all contracts, tenders and tenancies granted at Lot Fourteen and their terms and conditions?

The SPEAKER: I am glad that is clear. The Acting Premier.

The Hon. S.C. Mullighan: Do you have another pithy obfuscation?

The SPEAKER: Member for Lee, please cease interjecting.

An honourable member: Are you going to apologise?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Well, I apologise to the Leader of the Opposition in hearing her question. I didn't hear the first three words of her question; nevertheless, that is clear on the repeat. Yes, I will obtain some information in relation to that and come back to the house.