Legislative Council: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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Adelaide Parklands

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:51): Supplementary: I have now forgotten what it was. Why didn't the minister wait until the end of the consultation period to announce that they would not build on Pinky Flat?

The PRESIDENT: I am not sure that came out of the Treasurer's answer. The Treasurer can respond if he wishes.

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:52): I am happy to refer the honourable member's question to the minister and bring back a reply. I am not an expert on code amendments and planning legislation and regulation, but as I understand it there is a process: people can consult and then decision-makers make decisions based on the consultation. It seems an entirely reasonable process, one which the Labor Party and the crossbench have often said the government should undertake: consultation and then listen—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS: —and then make decisions.