Public Transport Privatisation

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:38): Thank you, sir. My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Did Keolis Downer attempt to withdraw from the bidding process for the Adelaide rail transformation program?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:38): Again, I said it slowly, but maybe I've got to be even slower for the member for West Torrens.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: I have explained how the process works. I don't get involved in the procurement process. I need to be really clear: I don't get involved in the procurement process. You—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, leader!

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: The member for West Torrens may have got his hands into procurement when he was in this portfolio, but that is not the way that it works. I have explained it; if the member would like, I can explain it to him again, but there is a process we go through. It adheres to the procurement act and the Auditor-General will put his report out, as is the case and as is outlined under the act. I can't be any clearer than that.

The SPEAKER: The leader with a supplementary question.