Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): My supplementary question is to the Premier. On what date did the Premier find out about the vandalism of Master Builders Association property?

The Hon. S.C. Mullighan: It wasn't the same night as the dinner, was it?

The SPEAKER: The Treasurer is called to order.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis: You weren't invited?

The SPEAKER: Member for West Torrens!

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis: You're still sooking.

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:27): I don't have the specific date off the top of my mind, but I had a conversation with the CEO of Master Builders SA, Mr Will Frogley. I believe Mr Frogley to be a person of integrity who is thoughtful, and certainly the government and I enjoy a really productive working relationship with him. You should try it.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The Premier has the call.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: I had a press conference on a Sunday afternoon and he conveyed to me verbally the events that transpired. I believe that was a press conference I was with the Treasurer at, a press conference where the MBA was endorsing Labor policy to address the housing affordability crisis in South Australia through a positive reform we are making with HomeStart. Upon receiving that advice from Mr Frogley, and that verbal communication, I pretty much started hitting the phones that afternoon—it was a Sunday afternoon—and not too long after that the action was taken by the state executive of the branch of the Labor Party.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis: It's called leadership.

The SPEAKER: Order!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Florey is called to order.