Whyalla Steelworks

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (15:12): Supplementary question to the Treasurer: have they asked for additional financing, Treasurer, and for what reason?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:12): I answered that question. Even with my failing memory I can remember I did answer that. That is, they were seeking additional funding from governments, both state and federal, and I indicated possibly from even local government. I am not sure whether they were seeking additional support from local government. They are the particular issues which would be part of the latest version. There have been a number of versions of a transformation plan for the steelworks at Whyalla. The latest version, which in recent weeks has been outlined to state government officers, was a quite detailed plan and proposition which did involve requests for further assistance from state and federal governments.