South Australian Museum

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): My question is to the Premier. Will the Premier or a representative join members of the South Australian Museum and scientific community on the steps of Parliament House at 11 o'clock on Saturday for their rally?

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:26): No, I have commitments throughout the course of the weekend. But I have been speaking to the responsible minister regarding the concerns that people have made regarding the changes that are being led by the board responsible for the governance of the Museum. These are decisions that have not been made by the executive of the government themselves but rather the board that is responsible for the operations of the Museum. Having said that, naturally, having seen the open letter published in The Advertiser, my office was seeking to get a copy of it following speculation that such a letter was being published.

The Hon. J.A.W. Gardner interjecting:

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: It must have been an exclusive to the 'Tiser, that's right. This is an issue that I am seeking to familiarise myself with, as I know the minister already has, and naturally I intend to make myself available to meet with a group of representatives of the concerned parties to understand what their concerns are and see if we can't find a pathway forward.