Live Sheep Export

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (15:12): Supplementary: given the minister doesn't deal with issues to do with transport, banks or live exports, can she explain actually what is her responsibility?

The PRESIDENT: No, that is not a supplementary question.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:13): I am happy to answer. I appreciate the question in terms of what I am responsible for, because I think I have the best portfolio in the state. We know that primary industries are the backbone of our South Australian economy. That includes everything from fisheries to forestry. It includes so much in terms of our grains and horticulture. It includes our seafood. It includes so much in terms of—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Minister, please conclude so we can move on.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Alright. Clearly, those opposite are not interested in the most important portfolio economically to regional South Australia—that is a shame. I am glad to say that those on this side are interested in regions, they are interested in primary industries and they are interested in supporting regional and rural South Australia.