SA Pathology

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:19): Supplementary question arising from the original answer: would the minister agree if someone had said, quote:

…the former opposition, now the government, gave a commitment before the election that we would not implement the staff reductions…

And that was in relation to SA Pathology. Would the minister agree that someone making that comment and doing what they are now is a massive hypocrite and has misled parliament back then?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:20): I am not sure what the honourable member is referring to.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: What you said two months ago.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: Your Hansard record. Your words.

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, it's not appropriate for you to shout at the minister after you yourself have asked a question. I would like to listen to the minister respond to your question.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: What I stress is that the government is determined to make sure that we deliver cost-effective, quality services for Australians in Health, and the budget provides a clear pathway forward.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: Misleading South Australians again.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Check your phone, Stephen.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: Check the Hansard, more likely.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Check your phone; I am sure they're sending you Hansard.

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, have you quite finished? I would like to hear the Hon. John Dawkins' question.