MURRAY-DARLING BASIN AUTHORITY

The Hon. R.L. BROKENSHIRE (14:32): I have a supplementary question. For the public record, can the minister confirm that he is categorically saying that New South Wales cut its funding to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority prior to the Labor government in South Australia? Is that what the minister is saying?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (14:32): My advice is absolutely yes. We had some heated discussions with New South Wales about that position, but unfortunately they took their decision and flagged further cuts in future years.