Legislative Council: Thursday, November 08, 2018

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AnglicareSA

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:37): Going back to Anglicare SA in the original answer, considering that 42 highly skilled disability workers' jobs are under threat, have you worked with the ASU in how they will be transitioning? Have you been in contact with them as well?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:38): I am not the minister responsible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I'm not the minister responsible for Anglicare's business decision. In time, the South Australian government will not—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: I am not going to speak while I'm being interrupted. This is just ludicrous. Just ludicrous, childish behaviour.

The PRESIDENT: The minister is waiting for an opportunity to speak. Minister, please continue.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: Don't worry about explaining to the house portfolio responsibilities—have a sook, go on.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, please.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: I'm not taking advice from the former minister for no-confidence motions. Three no-confidence motions—

The PRESIDENT: Minister!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: —and you stayed there.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: From every crossbencher!

The PRESIDENT: Minister, this is not assisting.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister, sit down.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, please restrain yourself. The Hon. Ms Lee.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: I'm happy to continue.

The PRESIDENT: No, we've moved on. The Hon. Ms Lee, ask your question.

The Hon. J.S. LEE: Thank you, Mr President.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter.

The Hon. J.M.A. Lensink interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Can the minister and the Hon. Mr Hunter, the former minister, restrain themselves. If you want to have a debate, go out the back.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: She won't answer a debate. She won't partake in a debate.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, that wasn't—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.S. LEE: Mr President, I have a question, thank you.

The PRESIDENT: I am well aware you are on your feet. I am just waiting for the Hon. Mr Hunter and the minister to finish their personal debate. Now we have silence. The Hon. Mr Hunter, restrain yourself. I would like to hear the Hon. Ms Lee's question.