Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity

Ms BEDFORD (Florey) (15:19): My question is to the Minister for Education representing the Minister for Health. What effects will the Flinders University's proposed closure of the Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity, along with the disestablishment of its key senior staff, have on South Australia's contribution to international and national public health research and development?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (15:19): I thank the member for the question. I realise that this is a question that is of significant interest to a number of people. I expect that the member would be interested in a detailed response from the Minister for Health, perhaps more than the reflections that I might offer, so I might just take that on notice and I will bring back an answer to the house.