LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER FUND

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (14:27): Is the minister aware of any possible applications from the Riverland councils following recent severe storm damage in that region?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:27): I thank the member for his question. I am not aware of it at the moment; bear in mind that some of the councils do take time. I remember that for one council it took about six months before we received the application. I am not aware of any, but if there is an application it will be considered in the normal processes of the disaster fund.