Homelessness

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:59): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before directing a question to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, representing the Minister for Human Services.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Lensink, what is the topic?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Homelessness.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Last sitting week in question time, the minister referred to and I quote 'so-called reforms of the homelessness system'. By the use of that term, is the minister indicating that the new government doesn't intend to continue with South Australia's nation-leading alliance approach?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:00): I thank the honourable member for her question. I appreciate that she is referring to comments that I made, but the substance of the issue is a policy issue which I am happy to refer to my colleague in the other place and bring back an answer to the chamber.