Country Fire Service

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:17): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Has the minister complied with his obligations under the volunteers charter with the CFS regarding the decision to not continue the contract of Chief Officer, Greg Nettleton?

The SPEAKER: There's a fair bit in that. Minister.

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:17): I thank the member for the question. I have made it abundantly clear the path I have taken. He knows exactly what I have done.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: What I will say is that we are not going—

Mr Boyer interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Wright is called to order and warned.

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: —down the Piccolo path. We are making sure that our volunteers are strong and that they will be supported all the way through, and we will continue to do that.

Mr Brown interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Playford is called to order.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for West Torrens, please be quiet. The Leader of the Opposition.