Coronavirus, Nurse Employment

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (14:50): My question is to the Premier. How many casual public hospital nurses are currently left without work and pay due to the cancellations of elective surgery?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:50): I don't have that information, but that is certainly something that I can take on notice and come back to the member with. I know that we are working across our public health system in South Australia to use this opportunity to upskill some of our nursing staff so that they have the expertise to—

Ms Cook interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Hurtle Vale is called to order.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —potentially assist if—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Has the Premier concluded his answer?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: Yes, sir.