Enterprise Bargaining

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:15): Supplementary: can the minister explain why he takes issues of the conduct of an employee up with a union rather than with their employer, which is the public sector?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:15): In my view, as with the union bosses in relation to the prisons dispute, it was a completely inappropriate response in terms of managing an industrial dispute. As the minister responsible for managing industrial disputes on behalf of the government, I will call out outrageous behaviour by union bosses and their lackeys within the union movement wherever and whenever I see it.

Someone needs to stand up on behalf of the taxpayers of South Australia, the students of South Australia and the overwhelming majority of teachers who are prepared to express their particular views in a lawful and appropriate way. It is only that very small number of union bosses and their lackeys who behave inappropriately. When we see that sort of behaviour, it should be called out and it should be highlighted. We should be calling on the union bosses to call in their delegates and make sure that they don't behave inappropriately in pursuit of their industrial pursuits.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, you indicated you might want a supplementary?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER: Yes, sir.