Members, Accommodation Allowances

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:07): My question is to the Premier. Has the Premier spoken to his party room colleague the Hon. Terry Stephens MLC about why he is trying to keep the address he nominated for the 2018 state election secret?

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Energy and Mining rises on a point of order?

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Yes, sir. That question contained argument—supposing what Terry Stephens may or may not be wanting to do.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, member for Lee! The question certainly asserted argument, and the member for West Torrens might seek leave or otherwise rephrase the question. I will give him the opportunity to do that.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Thank you, sir. My question is to the Premier. Will the Premier speak to his party room colleague the Hon. Terry Stephens MLC regarding the country members' allowance? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Public statements today by the ABC show that the former President of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Terry Stephens MLC, is considering legal action to overturn a decision of the South Australian SACAT to release details of his address, which he nominated for the 2018 state election.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:09): As I answered in a previous answer, this is not something that is my responsibility. The country members' allowance is something that is presided over by the parliament and I have nothing further to add.