Desalination Plant

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:53): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier guarantee that the money South Australia receives to run the Desalination Plant will not lead to any reduction in GST or other grant payments from the commonwealth?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:53): I think that's a detailed question that I could ask the Treasurer, but certainly—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —this is a deal where we have had an assurance from the federal government that we will not be out of pocket at all, so I don't think there will be any problems in regard to that, but I will make an inquiry with the Treasurer and come back to the house.