Biomedical Sector

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:44): Further supplementary: was the biomedical sector considered as one of the interest groups, and can the minister outline what the value of the biomedical sector is to the South Australian economy, compared to some of the other groups he has mentioned?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:44): Health and medical is one of our growth sectors and we are working through the sector plan with them at the moment. The sector is significant for South Australia. We obviously have the largest biomedical research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere, anchored by the most expensive building in the world, which the previous government built. It is an important sector. We will continue to work with that sector and to grow its capability and its value to South Australia's economy.