MURRAY RIVER COMMUNITIES

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (14:51): I have a supplementary question. Will the minister indicate how many Public Service jobs have been removed from the communities along the River Murray as a result of the government's shared services program?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business) (14:51): That is not something that comes within my portfolio; that is all I can say.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: Oh, gee—there's Rob Lucas. Isn't he a laugh! There's Rob Lucas laughing again. He has been 29 years in this place and he has been dumped on the backbench. He is here for one reason—to get back at his leader. That is the only reason he is there.

The Hon. Carmel Zollo interjecting:

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY: The one in the other place—yes, Mr Hamilton-Smith. We all know that is the only reason he is staying here; he wants to repay the favour of being dumped from the leadership.