St Kilda Mangroves

Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:11): My question is to the Minister for Environment and Water. How many letters or emails about the mangrove die-off has he received that he has not replied to?

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Minister for Environment and Water) (15:11): I think that question is not only very specific but it doesn't lend itself to any useful purpose—which is quite normal for the deputy leader. The very fact of the matter is that this is a very serious matter and I adhere to as quick a turnaround—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS: —with correspondence as possible. I have responded to many pieces of correspondence on this in recent weeks. It has really only come to significant public attention since late December/early January, and all correspondence on this matter is being responded to in what I would regard as a timely way.