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The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:09): Supplementary: when was the Premier first made aware of these raids and what was the outcome of those raids?

The SPEAKER: That's not a supplementary, that's a separate question.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:09): When I read about it and heard about it through the media. It won't surprise the Leader of the Opposition, if he has any familiarity with the way these operations occur, that the South Australian government does not get advised on an hourly basis or in advance of activities occurring by the Australian Federal Police. The Leader of the Opposition really should know about that. The Leader of the Opposition should have a basic understanding of the way that these affairs occur, but nonetheless we welcome the line of inquiry from the opposition—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: —it only serves to remind everybody about the Adelaide 500. I couldn't help but hear an interjection from the member for Morialta regarding, 'Do the residents of Dunstan like the Adelaide 500 or not?' Let's just think that through. The residents of Dunstan had an opportunity to express their view at a by-election in March this year, only two years into the race, and they chose wisely. The residents of Dunstan chose wisely. On this side of the house we have a complete unanimity of opinion that we support the Adelaide 500. I am not too sure what the Greens think. I acknowledge the presence in the chamber of Councillor Snape who has been on the record with his opposition to the Adelaide 500. We welcome that too.

So the Libs and the Greens are working hand in glove over there; the Libs and the Greens fundamentally oppose the Adelaide 500. Only the Labor Party back the Adelaide 500. I do acknowledge the Independent member for Mount Gambier, the independent member for Frome, the Independent member for MacKillop—

The Hon. J.A.W. Gardner: Point of order, sir.

The SPEAKER: Premier, please take your seat. The member for Morialta.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: The Premier was asked a question about when he knew the raids were taking place and he is debating.

The SPEAKER: I think he has answered that part of the question. I think he was just having a bit of fun with everyone. Premier, have you finished?

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: I should acknowledge the independent members of the crossbench. I should mention most of all: when we contemplate support for the Adelaide 500 there is no more important a group of supporters for the Adelaide 500 than the South Australian people themselves.

I am very pleased to take this opportunity to advise the house that ticket revenue sales this year are up on last year and that is because this is a healthy form of entertainment for countless working families across the state. We have worked hard, in conjunction with the Motor Sport Board, thanks to the sponsorship of a range of partners, to keep this at an affordable pricepoint, with high-quality entertainment not just on circuit but off circuit too.

I think we are all looking forward to Australian acts performing at the Adelaide 500, including Cold Chisel on Sunday night, on the back of Crowded House on Saturday night. The fact that South Australians are voting with their feet, in a cost-of-living crisis, putting their hands in their pockets and turning out in droves at this weekend's event bodes well for the support of this event.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Standing order 303: that was just unAustralian.