HORSERACING

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:53): I have a supplementary question. What level of safety does the government think is appropriate for deaths per starters in jumps racing in South Australia at these tracks?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling) (14:53): As I said, these are matters for Thoroughbred Racing SA. Any decision about the safety and future of jumps in South Australia is a matter for that sector. As I have said, the Liberal government corporatised the SA racing industry back in 2001, and the effect of that was to remove the government's ability to intervene in these matters and to affect the day-to-day administration of jumps racing, or racing, including the programming of flat and jumps racing events. This government has always maintained that the safety measures for both jockeys and horses should be the main priority of these events and, as I said, it is a matter for Thoroughbred Racing SA.