Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:37): Supplementary: will the minister make a formal representation to the Minister for Environment and Water, or SA Water, on behalf of the councils and the RDA Eyre Peninsula?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:38): I am advised that the SA Water board and the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water will consider the available information. In terms of representations, I am constantly in conversation, in both informal and formal forums—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order, the Hon. Ms Girolamo! The Hon. Mr Wortley, you are not helping. Minister, please conclude your answer.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Thank you; I was attempting to answer, but the opposition couldn't hear it because of their constant interjections. As I was saying—

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Here we go again.

The PRESIDENT: Interjections are out of order. Continue, please, minister.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: As I was saying, we have both formal and informal interactions with our ministerial colleagues in a wide range of matters, including this one.