House of Assembly: Thursday, November 28, 2019

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Government Debt

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (14:54): My question is to the Premier. How much will government debt increase as a result of the government's housing package announced yesterday?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:54): Can I just be clear: we haven't finalised that detail. That is the subject of a bill that is before the Legislative Council at the moment. We will wait to see how that—

Mr Malinauskas: The Treasurer announced it yesterday.

The SPEAKER: Leader!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —program goes. Ultimately, there are a number of elements that we are still negotiating, but we are very much committed to improving housing affordability in South Australia. In round terms—

Mr Malinauskas interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The leader is warned.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —that is a $400 million commitment over the next decade. We are very proud of the work that has gone into the development of this policy. We have sought input from a range of stakeholders for this policy, and those details will be presented as part of the Mid-Year Budget Review if they are finalised and, if not, in next year's budget.