Trade, Tourism, and Investment Department

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:40): Is the minister concerned that his department might be leaking information about what's being defunded at the budget?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:40): No, the only thing I am concerned about is the way that this mob opposite attack the hardworking public servants in my department. Yesterday they said it was in chaos. I think that's offensive that an opposition would attack the hardworking people who are trying to implement the Marshall government's agenda and grow our economy. They obviously want to attack them and undermine their confidence. We don't. We want to grow the state's economy.