Public Transport Privatisation

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:55): My question is to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Has a probity officer or officers been appointed to oversee the tender and outsourcing of the state's rail network?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL (Schubert—Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Minister for Planning) (14:55): Well, obviously, we would only be talking about the tram component, because the train component is still some time away. I am happy to make inquiries, but there is a usual process to the way that these things work. There is a very strong assurance framework that exists within the department to make sure that there is strong transparency and probity about how these tenders are operated.

My department is one that tenders things all the time. It actually has a long history of outsourcing that predates this government. It outsources quite a whole series of different services, and it has a usual way that it deals with things and I would expect that that will continue.

The Hon. V.A. Chapman: Unlike Gillman.

The SPEAKER: The Deputy Premier is called to order.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I did. The member for West Torrens.