Adelaide Oval Hotel Development

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:23): Supplementary: to the best of the minister's recollection, when was the first time he discussed this proposal with John Olsen?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:23): I don't recall I have actually discussed it with John Olsen. Again, I will check my records, but I know what the opposition is fishing for. It is a sneaky game they play. This is a cabinet decision to enhance one of the nation's greatest sporting arenas. I think, as we said the other day, it has been enhanced by the former government's investment, which this chamber supported but put a cap on the $535 million. I think we all agree it has been an outstanding success.

I am not quite sure what game the opposition leader is playing—

The PRESIDENT: Don't debate the question.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: —but I certainly didn't have any discussions prior to the election, and I don't recall discussing the actual concept with the Hon. John Olsen, former premier and leading South Australian that he is.