State Liberal Government

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): Supplementary: if 2019 was such a successful year for the Premier and his government, why the need to prorogue the parliament and reset the government's agenda?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: Point of order.

The SPEAKER: Point of order.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (14:21): In fact, I am happy to answer the question, sir.

The SPEAKER: The minister has decided to answer the question, so I rule play on.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: The Leader of the Opposition would probably be aware—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Member for Wright!

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: —that any consideration of prorogation is a matter that would be for the cabinet to suggest to the Governor, and no such recommendation—

An honourable member interjecting:

The SPEAKER: No, he is answering. Yes, he decided to answer the question.