South Australian Tourism Commission

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:24): Supplementary: will the minister stand by his comments made in a select committee in April 2012:

You have already said it may be commercial in confidence. That is one reason the parliament has that extra level, is that it is open and transparent, so the community knows what is in there.

Will the minister stand by those comments?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:24): As I have explained in my previous two answers, if Mr Mehigan is happy for that to be—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: We are talking about Mr Mehigan. If he is happy and agreeable to the figures being released and details of the contract—which may not just be about money, it may be other arrangements as well—we will release that.

While I'm on my feet, I should also add that the actual interest interstate and around the world from MasterChef coming here next week is actually quite unbelievable. We are excited about the arrangement. It is a great promotion of South Australia and a great promotion of our wonderful food and wine.