International Students

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:50): Supplementary arising from the answer: the minister has quite rightly pointed out the importance of attracting international students and has quite rightly lauded a number of programs instituted by the former Labor government. Given the importance of this sector, can the minister outline the new programs that have been instituted in this budget to attract international students?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:50): We have increased the funding to StudyAdelaide, which has increased marketing activity, to get more international students to this state. I have already outlined that it is—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Allow the minister to speak.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I'm normally happy to talk over the top of them, Mr President, but I'm struggling a little today. We know the industry is worth $1.5 billion. It is about attracting more international students to South Australia. That is why we have increased funding to $2.5 million.

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, are you finished? I would like to go to the Hon. Ms Franks in a minute.