Adelaide Oval Hotel Development

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (14:45): My question is to the Premier. Has the Premier seen a business case and financial model for the proposed hotel development at Adelaide Oval?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:45): As I have repeatedly said, this was a matter which the cabinet considered in detail. We are absolutely sure that we arrived at the right position. Again, I just remind this house that this was not a grant. This was not handing over money. In fact, the taxpayers of South Australia will make a margin on the deal which we are providing. It is completely and utterly different from anything that the former government would have contemplated. They loved shuffling taxpayer dollars out the door, and that is of course why we ended up with the highest taxes in critical areas that were holding back the economy.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The Premier has the call.

Mr Malinauskas: You are increasing debt by $3 billion.

The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: Ask a question about that. I would love to answer it.

The SPEAKER: Order! Member for Newland. I will come back to the member for Lee.

Mr Malinauskas: Can we come and have a look at the books? Debt is up by $3 billion.

The SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition will cease interjecting.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: Ask a question about it.

The SPEAKER: Premier, please!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Member for Newland, be seated for one moment. The member for Wright is warned, as is the member for Light.