Service SA Prospect

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (15:05): My question is to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Was the minister aware that Prospect's Service SA branch was the third busiest in the state when he decided to close it?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL (Schubert—Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Minister for Planning) (15:05): There was a broad brief that was provided to me in relation to the decision—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Members on my left!

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: —that needed to be taken.

Mr Brown interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Playford is warned.

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: Can I say that I can only answer questions about the way the decision was made. Again, I know those opposite are trying to create some sort of causal link that simply does not exist. We made the decision on an eminently transparent basis.

Dr Close interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Acting leader!

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: We have communicated that dozens of times, both in this house and outside, and we will continue to say the same thing because, quite frankly, it's the truth.