South Australian Tourism Commission

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:46): A supplementary arising from the answer: just so we are clear, regarding the comment that James Rickard made that it was interesting to note that the minister came out last night and talked about the international necessities, do you deny that you made such a comment at any stage that gave rise to that quote?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:46): Thank you for the supplementary from the member opposite, the so-called supplementary—

The PRESIDENT: It is a supplementary and the Leader of the Opposition was actually putting it in context to assist you, minister.

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, allow him to answer your own questions.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: As I said, I don't recall making any comments publicly in relation to there being any particular international content. That is not my recollection. I am just checking 24 April; was that the date?

The Hon. K.J. Maher: That's the date they reported.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I am just trying to see—

The PRESIDENT: This is not time to have a discussion. Minister, just answer his question.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: Mr President, that was a date when I think I was in Guangzhou. My recollection is that I was in Guangzhou or travelling to Jinan, so I am not really sure what comments I made in the media that Mr Rickard may have been referring to.

The PRESIDENT: I will allow one more question because it took us a little time to switch the clock off and, as is the custom, I could take one from the crossbench, if there are any crossbench questions. The Hon. Mr Pangallo.