Tasting Australia

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (14:48): Supplementary: the minister has been reporting on his attendances and waxing lyrical on events organised by the previous government, and trying to associate himself with the success—

The PRESIDENT: This is the question?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER: The question then is: when will he advise the chamber of his—the minister's—attendance at events which he has instigated and which, using his own words, are wonderful thrills for the senses? When will the minister be providing wonderful thrills for the senses?

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leave it to the President, front bench. I will allow the question, given that it was a very effusive answer from the minister.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:49): I would be very happy to report. I am reporting on an event created by the Liberal Party in 1997, which has continued to prosper and grow. We have always supported it in a bipartisan way, and are pleased to see the former government turn it into an annual event. I indicate that it was a success this year, and it will continue to be a success because the Liberal Party has always valued the contribution of this part of the economic sector.

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: It is interesting that there is an interjection about me liking to eat. I love South Australia and I love everything it has to offer, and I will continue to love it and continue to promote it as widely and as broadly as I can every day possible.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!