MURRAY-DARLING BASIN

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (16:55): A supplementary question: is the minister aware if the Liberal opposition have made such claims publicly chastising the New South Wales government for taking the money away in the first place?

The Hon. J.M.A. Lensink: What kind of stupid question is that?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (16:55): In response to the very perspicacious supplementary question from the honourable member, I can say that the Hon. Ms Lensink said, 'What a stupid question!', but in fact if it is a stupid question, is it just as stupid as a question the Hon. Ms Lensink asked me earlier about SA Water concessions? No, I have no such advice, the Hon. Mr Maher, that the Liberals have ever stood up for South Australians in relation to the River Murray and I suspect very strongly that if I went looking for it I wouldn't find any.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!