SA Pathology

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (15:15): By way of supplementary question: the minister talked about costs, but my question was about patient outcomes. Does he believe privatisation and other things that are currently placing SA Pathology staff under stress will improve or damage patient outcomes?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:15): I would remind the honourable member that she is a member of an opposition that was formally a government—

The Hon. C.M. Scriven: Answer the question: do you think it will advantage—

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I would like to answer the question, and I would like to answer it without coaching. The member is a member of a party that was formerly in government—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Let the minister answer.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —that was determined to pursue efficiencies in SA Pathology. This government also believes that we have a responsibility to provide patient outcomes in the most cost-effective way possible, and that is what we remain committed to doing.