Sterile Insect Technology Facility

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (15:18): Supplementary: has the minister received any advice from her federal colleagues as to when the funds for the fruit fly irradiation facility, which will assist in fruit fly control, will be delivered to South Australia?

The PRESIDENT: I am not quite sure how that fits. You can answer it if you wish.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:18): I continue to have ongoing discussions with my federal counterpart about addressing this issue.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! I am sorry, minister, can you repeat that? I didn't hear what you said.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: I said, I continue to have ongoing discussions with my federal counterpart about such issues.