SA Pathology

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (14:28): Supplementary question to the minister: how was the minister able to provide that information and answer to the house without diverting essential public health resources during the pandemic?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (14:28): The member would be, I think, much better served and would much better serve the community of South Australia by asking serious questions—

Mr Brown: He did!

The SPEAKER: The member for Playford is on two warnings.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: —in this house—

Mr Picton interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Minister, be seated for one moment. The member for Kaurna can leave for the remainder of question time under 137A. He is on two warnings and he keeps interjecting. When he does, I would like to hear the minister's answer.

The honourable member for Kaurna having withdrawn from the chamber:

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: By asking serious questions the member for Kaurna would do the people of South Australia well. By asking frivolous questions, by repeating questions, by asking whether questions that have been taken on notice are going to be responded to, he does the public a disservice.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Point of order.

The SPEAKER: Has the minister concluded his answer? He has concluded his answer, member for West Torrens.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Sir, that was debate implying improper motive on a member, I think in particular debating it to make a political point.

The SPEAKER: I have the point of order. The minister has concluded his answer and we are moving on to the next question on my left if there is one. If the leader would be quiet, I will ask the member for Lee for his next question.