Hospital Beds

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (14:37): Supplementary: does that mean that the Premier is withdrawing his previous comment that clinicians will be the ones who will have the power to reopen these beds?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:37): I refer the honourable member to my previous answer. Obviously, SA Health seek the input from clinicians here in South Australia. Flexing has occurred for a long period of time.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: It's like it’s a revelation to those opposite. They were in for 16 years.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: This guy here was the former health minister. This guy was advising the health minister—and what a mess it was, what an absolute mess! I tell you what happens: SA Health take advice from the people who know. I tell you two people they will not be taking advice from, and that is the Leader of the Opposition and the member for Kaurna.

The SPEAKER: I think the Premier has finished his answer. He has finished his answer. Member for Kaurna and then the member for MacKillop.