Member for Narungga

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:07): My question, then, is to the Premier. What action will the Premier take against the member for Narungga for openly defying the Premier by attending the Waite Liberal branch meeting in support of the member for Waite?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:08): I would like to answer this because the last time I checked I was living in Australia. I can't speak for the Leader of the Opposition on what planet he currently occupies—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —but the reality is we live in a free country and people are free to attend public meetings. I was fully informed that the member for Narungga had attended the last meeting and I support his decision to attend that meeting. It was a free and open meeting. This contrasts very distinctly from those opposite. There are one or two puppeteers who make all decisions for the Australian Labor Party, and I feel very proud to be leading a parliamentary party—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —which actually supports the freedom of all individuals.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Members on my left!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: I know they hate it, they absolutely hate it! We adore it on this side of the chamber.