Transport Subsidy Scheme

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): A supplementary arising from the original answer and the minister's assertion that there is little she is responsible for in this area.

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, supplementaries are not for insertion of political rhetoric.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: Thank you, Mr President. The supplementary is: what aspect of support for South Australians living with a disability does the minister have responsibility for then? What is your job?

The PRESIDENT: No, you have asked a question, Leader of the Opposition. Minister.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:30): I thank the honourable member for his supplementary because it gives me an opportunity to outline a range of things that the South Australian government is doing for people with disability.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS: Point of order, Mr President: I have been pretty patient. I sit right behind the minister, and for a series of questions and supplementaries I have had great difficulty in hearing her. I would like to hear her answer.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister, if you wish to go on with your answer, you may. Can the opposition benches show some restraint?

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Mr Dawkins is having trouble hearing, as am I. I would like to hear the minister's answer.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: That's because she's said nothing.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, you are not assisting me in any way, shape or form. Minister.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Thank you, Mr President. So—

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, please!

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: What are you doing for people with a disability who are going to be short-changed?

The PRESIDENT: This is an opportunity for you to listen to the minister's answer.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister, there is no point. Sit down. The Hon. Mr Hunter! The Hon. Mr Hood.