State Debt

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:27): Supplementary question in relation to the answer just given: the Treasurer mentioned the level of debt. Can the Treasurer please inform the house whether, at any time under the previous Labor government, debt reached anywhere near approaching $20 billion?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:27): The answer is no.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Leader of the Opposition and the Minister for Health and Wellbeing will cease their conversation.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, I am sitting here, waiting for your frontbencher to ask her question. And that warning goes to you, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, as well. I'm sharing the love.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Don't add insult to injury. The Hon. Ms Scriven.