Mining Legislation

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:10): Yes, arising from the answer. Which particular mineral or element does the honourable member think is most likely to help us get to the next galaxy as he foreshadowed in his answer?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:10): I am not a scientist. Who knows what is going to happen in a thousand years' time? I would hope that there is a bit of a selection process and the members opposite get left behind when we go to the next galaxy.