SA Pathology

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:47): I do have one that arises out of the original answer. Have there been any discussions with Treasury or SA Health or anyone else about closing any SA Pathology sites?

The PRESIDENT: That is in order; well done, Hon. Mr Wortley. Minister.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Leader of the Opposition, I cannot hear the minister responding to your own member's supplementary.

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:47): As I have advised the house, our pre-election commitment—which we will honour—is that the Marshall Liberal government will not sell any public hospitals, nor will we move to have any public hospital privately managed. The Labor Party has sourced a wide range of services beyond the public sector. In assessing such options, the Liberal Party will be focused on health outcomes.

The PRESIDENT: Hon. Mr Dawkins.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Dawkins has the call.