VICTORIA PARK REDEVELOPMENT

The Hon. M. PARNELL (15:28): My questions are to the Minister for Environment and Conservation about the Adelaide Parklands:

1. If, as expected, the Development Assessment Commission approves the construction of a corporate facility or grandstand in Victoria Park tomorrow, will the government introduce special legislation to override the newly elected Adelaide City Council's likely opposition to granting a lease for this contentious facility?

2. If such legislation is proposed, how is that consistent with the principles set out in the Adelaide Parklands Act which was passed just two years ago, namely, that state agencies and authorities and the Adelaide City Council should actively seek to cooperate and collaborate with each other in order to protect and enhance the Adelaide Parklands?

3. Will the Adelaide Parklands Authority be consulted before any bill is introduced and, if not, what is the point of having an Adelaide Parklands Authority if arguably the most contentious and controversial proposal for the future of the Parklands—

The PRESIDENT: Order! Just ask the questions. You did not seek leave to make an explanation.

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health) (15:29): As the honourable member well knows, this matter is before the Adelaide City Council, and the state government will watch with great interest to see the outcome of that decision.