SA Pathology

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:35): Supplementary: the minister defined that privatisation will not be undertaken for 12 months. Will the minister now also define the areas where contestability will also be ruled out as not possible, either after the 12 months or at any stage?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:35): Really, the honourable member is inviting me to unravel Labor's reforms in SA Pathology. For one, let me—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. S.G. WADE: To be clear, the report makes clear that there are already tests that are sourced from the private sector. There are already significant courier services that are delivered by the private sector. If the honourable member is asking me to rule out contestability now or forever, the answer is no because it is happening now. It will continue to happen.