Veterans SA

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:08): My question is to the Premier. Will it retain a status as a standalone agency within Defence SA?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:08): I will get the precise detail and bring it back to the house. Veterans is extraordinarily important. It is an area we have put a great focus on. I may be incorrect, but I think I am the first Premier to hold the portfolio.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: It's very important. I take my role as the Premier very seriously, and I often get the opportunity to meet and congratulate people who have made a contribution to society here in South Australia, and that gives great joy. But I think when we meet and honour our veterans community, they are in a completely different category. Men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —are a very important sector and will always remain that under this government.

The SPEAKER: During the Premier's answer there were multiple interjections. Consequently, I call to order the following members: the members for Badcoe, West Torrens, Elizabeth, the Leader of the Opposition, the member for Lee, the member for Kaurna and the member for Hammond. The Leader of the Opposition.