Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (15:04): I have a supplementary question. I do hope the answer isn't as long-winded as the first one. Given the press release that the minister had his name to, that he had been calling on federal government to fund this project for more than a year, can the minister confirm when a formal application was lodged for funding from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources? When?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change) (15:04): That is a very interesting question which I will take to the responsible minister in the other place and seek a response for the honourable member.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Ridgway—

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: —order this instant! Just behave yourself.