South Australian Tourism Commission

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (16:43): I have a supplementary question arising from the very extensive answer, which obviously gives ample room for supplementaries. The minister said that he was advised prior to the information becoming public of the award. Exactly when was the minister informed, in what manner was he informed and by whom?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (16:44): Thank you for the supplementary question. I was made aware prior to the decision being public and I said that in my answer. However, I have to reiterate that this decision was a decision of the South Australian Tourism Commission to award that contract to TBWA, and I have just stated that it was done in conjunction with all the rules in relation to the State Procurement Board, which undertook an extensive tender and decision-making process initiated under the previous Labor government.