Legislative Council Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention The Hon. K.J. MAHER Legislative Council Leader of the Opposition Suicide Prevention The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:08): I have a supplementary question arising from the original answer. The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: The last supplementary question, I think, the Hon. Mr Maher. The Hon. K.J. MAHER Legislative Council The Hon. K.J. MAHER: What advice was the minister relying on when he said that a person could not hold such a role as the Premier's advocate at the same time as being President? The Hon. S.G. WADE Legislative Council Minister for Health and Wellbeing The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:08): Let's be clear: I said 'my understanding'. I am not relying on advice. Members interjecting: The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: Order! Members interjecting: The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: Order! I make— Members interjecting: The President Legislative Council The PRESIDENT: Order! I make it clear: when ministers are on their feet answering questions, I would like to hear their answer, and I couldn't hear that. I call the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. The Hon. S.G. WADE Legislative Council The Hon. S.G. WADE: My understanding is that it would be inappropriate because a President is meant to be an independent officer of the parliament. To at the same time hold an appointment from the government would be inappropriate.