Legislative Council President

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (15:14): My question is to the Premier. Why did the Premier immediately seek to expel Legislative Council President, John Dawkins, for exercising his democratic right to run for the presidency when the Premier took no action over the conduct of other members of his party?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (15:14): That's a matter for our joint party room and I certainly don't divulge that information.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I'm not sure I heard the leader. Does the leader care to repeat that remark?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I remind all members that questions and answers are to be heard in silence, free of interjection and particularly interjection that might reflect on the Chair. The leader might reflect on that, and if he would wish to raise the matter, then to do so other than by way of interjection. Member for West Torrens.