Question Time

Female Facilities Program

Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:10): My question is to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. Did the minister or anyone from his office ask the SANFL to direct its clubs not to attend yesterday's protest on the axing of the dedicated fund for female facilities?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:10): I thank the member for the question and note that she is referring to an email that was talked about in the newspaper today. I have not seen the email, but I have not requested the SANFL to do anything of the sort. The SANFL, an independent body, make their own decisions and, as far as I am aware, none of my staff have made any requests either.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

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

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Minister for Industry, I will not shut up. The acting leader.