MURRAY RIVER FERRIES

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (17:36): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Transport Services a question about the depositing of animal manure on River Murray ferries.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS: I understand that a number of farmers have received circulars from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure entitled 'Warning: depositing of animal manure on River Murray ferries'. It refers to section 108(2) of the Road Traffic Act which states in part that if any material falls from a vehicle onto a road, the driver of the vehicle will be taken to have deposited the material. My question is: can the minister describe what quantity of animal excrement (liquid or solid) falling from a vehicle onto a River Murray ferry will be deemed sufficient to render the driver of a stock transport vehicle and/or owner of that stock liable for a fine of $142 plus the victims of crime levy of $60?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (17:37): I thank the honourable member for his important question. I will refer that to the Minister for Transport Services and I am sure she will give quite an in-depth reply.