Mobile Black Spot Program

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (14:36): Supplementary: what discussions has the minister had with the telcos—Telstra, Vodafone, Optus—in South Australia, given that I think it was Vodafone's push in Tasmania that primarily got the extra towers there?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy) (14:36): My department, including myself on at least one occasion, has had discussions with the mobile network operators. I can tell you, Mr President, that one thing we are doing is seeking legal advice as a state government about whether any mobile network operator in this state has breached any confidentiality or other provisions in providing information to third parties, particularly political parties.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!