Anacta Strategies Pty Ltd

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) (14:23): My question is again to the Premier. Will the Premier ensure that Anacta Strategies does not become involved in lobbying any government agency in South Australia? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS: This week, the Queensland government barred Anacta Strategies co-founders Mr Evan Moorhead and Mr David Nelson from lobbying government agencies in Queensland.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:23): I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. I have to say that the irony of those opposite being interested in the actions of lobbyists is not lost on me. I think we are all familiar with the most powerful lobbyists in this state and their intrinsic meddling in the operations of the South Australian branch of the Liberal Party—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: We don't have to look very far for those opposite being actively engaged with various elements—

Mr Whetstone interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Chaffey is called to order.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: —of lobbying outfits here in the state of South Australia. We know full well the power that exists within lobbying elements of the South Australian Liberal Party. With respect to the South Australian Labor Party, our focus is not worrying about—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Member for Morialta!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: —appeasing lobbyists—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Member for Chaffey!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: —or appeasing particular interests.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Member for Hammond!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: Our interest of course is making sure that we do it for the people of South Australia.