Public Transport

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:08): My question—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr MALINAUSKAS: —is to the Premier. How long has the Premier been aware of the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure's plans to privatise the train and tram network?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: Point of order, sir: the way in which that statement was phrased was not in accordance with standing orders. There was argument, suggestion of fact, failure to seek leave in doing so, hypothetical—all of these things.

The SPEAKER: It is a gentle breach. Would the leader like to rephrase and then I will switch to those on my right.

Mr MALINAUSKAS: Happy to.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr MALINAUSKAS: How long has the Premier been aware of the Minister for Transport's consideration of privatisation of the train and tram network?

The SPEAKER: That question is in order. Premier.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:09): Well, as I have outlined previously, we are looking at all options to improve the public transport outcomes for the consumers in South Australia and the taxpayers in South Australia.

The SPEAKER: I am going to switch to my right. I will come back to the leader. The member for Narungga.