Ministerial Accountability

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (15:05): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier please explain his interpretation of ministerial accountability if ministers do not stand aside while being referred to the DPP, or have been found by a royal commission to sell out the state?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: Point of order: that is not a question in accordance with standing orders about fact, argument—whatever he wants to do. He can't just make impromptu speeches.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (15:05): I just would add that there has been no—

The SPEAKER: The Premier appears content to answer the question. I will give him a go.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: The Attorney-General has not been referred to the DPP. There is a matter which the DPP is considering. This was previously considered—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —by SAPOL, and it is now being considered by the DPP. The Attorney-General hasn't been referred to the DPP as those opposite are suggesting.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Kaurna can leave for 20 minutes for highlighting what looks like a prop.

Mr Picton interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Yes, you. The Premier has the call. You can't use props.

The honourable member for Kaurna having withdrawn from the chamber:

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: The matter, which those opposite are referring to, has been—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: You can't wave it.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —given to the DPP for their assessment. We look forward to any advice that comes from the DPP or any other authority here in South Australia. It's not something that we are hiding; in fact, we actually proactively disclosed it to the chamber today.