Cruise Ship Strategy

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:43): Supplementary question: is the minister aware that one of the cruise ships—I think it was the Queen Victoria—only two nights ago couldn't dock at Kangaroo Island because of a problem with docking, to the absolute horror and frustration of the thousands of passengers—

The PRESIDENT: The first bit was appropriate. The first bit was within the standing orders; the subsequent commentary was not.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Say, 'I don't know,' Ridgy. Go on.

The PRESIDENT: Let the minister answer. If we want to hear from you I am sure someone will ask you a question.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:44): I was given some advice that because of the stormy weather and the unsafe seas near Kangaroo Island that unfortunately the ship was unable to dock at Kangaroo Island and came to Port Adelaide.