Health Workforce

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:40): A supplementary question in relation to the answer about doubling the graduate nurse intake: can the minister say whether this doubled intake will be for just one year, jobs for one year, or will they be ongoing jobs in the public sector?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:41): To be frank, I doubt that the government—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The leader asked a question, listen to the answer.

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The leader asked a question; if he wants to do that then he should listen to the answer.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I completely agree with you, Mr President. If the honourable leader—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —persists in asking questions and not giving me even the space to give an answer I'll take it that he didn't want an answer. Let me be honest with the house, when it comes to the next—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I've finished.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! I call the Hon. Mr Stephens.