ADELAIDE FESTIVALS

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:09): I have a supplementary question. The minister detailed how many tickets were sold for the Fringe. Will the minister provide information to this parliament about how many shows were cancelled and how many tickets remained unsold for the Fringe?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:10): I am happy to take that question and bring it back, but it really is incredibly disappointing to see a question of that nature asked. Talk about talking down the state! Nothing like talking down our state, bagging our state, instead of taking just a few moments to celebrate our achievements.

It would have been nice if the honourable member had got to her feet and acknowledged something positive, acknowledged the hard work and efforts of these people, acknowledged the success. No: bag us; bring us down. Really, it is very, very disappointing. It is that sort of attitude, that 'can't do' attitude, that really is a very negative drive in this state. We need a bit more upbeat, upmarket, can do, build us up, talk up our strengths, congratulate the achievers, congratulate the successes—that is what we want to see in this state.

The PRESIDENT: And we put the whole event on without cutting down one tree. The Hon. Ms Franks.