Goods and Services Tax

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (15:00): We know you support the Premier, he gave you this job. My question was: do you support the GST being raised to 15 per cent?

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: It was.

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: Do you want to answer every question?

The PRESIDENT: Minister.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I asked a supplementary question.

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:00): I stand by my previous answer. I support having a premier who is willing to tackle the challenges—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS: —that are brought before him.