DESALINATION PLANT

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (14:25): I have a supplementary question. Has the minister been briefed on the running costs of the desalination plant, that is, all of the costs, including the cost of the supply of electricity?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (14:25): I can advise the honourable member I have been fully briefed in these matters by my agency.