Mount Gambier Saleyards

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:35): Further supplementary: as the federal minister was in the region, why didn't you facilitate a meeting in Mount Gambier rather than costing taxpayers for a separate trip over to Canberra?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:35): I am meeting with the minister in Canberra on a number of matters. I think that's entirely appropriate.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Order, the Hon. Ms Girolamo! Minister, please continue, and the Hon. Mr Wortley, you don't need to help.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: I'm meeting with the minister in Canberra in a few weeks' time over a number of very important and different matters.