Public Transport Privatisation

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:24): My question is to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Did representatives of Keolis Downer at any stage suggest to the minister or his representatives that trams should be specifically included in phase 2 of the public transport services tender for metropolitan Adelaide that was released this week?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL (Schubert—Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Minister for Planning) (14:24): I can confirm that there has been no discussion about outsourcing of tram services with any operator. It's a decision that was taken by cabinet and discussions that have been had internally within the department. Until that tender was released on Tuesday, nobody external, certainly not from the mouth of myself or anybody from cabinet, was made aware at all of any such tender.

The SPEAKER: The member for King.

Ms Hildyard interjecting:

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