South Australian Tourism Commission

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (16:46): Supplementary question arising from the original answer: I thank the honourable member for saying that there will be nothing with his signature on or approval for this. It was merely that he was informed and that was his only role; he has put that on record. The second part of the original question and the answer was: when and who did you inform about this decision? Particularly arising from the original answer: as you were told about this before it became public, as you have informed the council, did you inform anyone else in government, particularly the Premier or anyone in his office, of this decision of the SATC before it became public knowledge?

The PRESIDENT: Before you get up, minister, the actual supplementary question is appropriate. The dialogue beforehand, or the pre-emptive explanation, is not appropriate, but I am in a lenient mood on the first day of parliament, Leader of the Opposition. Minister.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (16:47): I believe I have covered all those matters in my previous answer.

The PRESIDENT: The minister has answered the way he has answered. Have you completed your line of inquiry?