Adelaide 500

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (15:10): Can the minister advise as to what he has done personally to advocate to ensure that South Australia does not lose this first race advantage?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:10): I thank the honourable member for her question. What I have done personally is to make sure that the Tourism Commission advocates with Supercars. I don't negotiate with Supercars. I mean, your mob may have done private deals with private support.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Ridgway, we are falling into bad habits.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I don't negotiate. The Tourism Commission keeps me fully briefed. They have regular contact with the V8 Supercars. We will be keeping the first race of the season.