Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:41): My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Has the member ever been accused by a member of his electorate office staff of physical intimidation?

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Point of order, sir: these are serious matters, but they are outside standing orders. I say again: the Treasurer is the minister responsible to this parliament for matters of electorate offices, electorate staff and employment.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, members on my left! I have addressed a point of order in relation to a similar question just minutes ago. I uphold the point of order in respect of the question. If the member for West Torrens wishes to seek the call to ask another question, I will give him another opportunity. I make clear that I uphold the point of order pursuant to standing order 96 in respect of those questions.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Yes, I heard your new unique ruling, sir.

The SPEAKER: The member for West Torrens.