LIV Golf

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (15:24): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question without notice to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing on the topic of LIV Golf and the Adelaide Parklands.

Leave granted.

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS: Yesterday, I asked the minister about the proposal to move LIV Golf to the North Adelaide Golf Course within the Parklands. At this stage, there is no publicly available information on the scope of the proposal or potential changes that might be required to legislation impacting on the Parklands, nor is there any information on how this plan will impact the community and the local council. In her response to my question, the minister suggested I, and I quote, knock on the Premier's door and have a conversation about the plans. I indicated that I would, of course, revisit the issue. My questions to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing therefore are:

1. Has the minister now had an opportunity to have a briefing from the Premier on this proposal for the redevelopment of the golf course on the Parklands?

2. Can the minister provide more detail on what is envisaged? In particular, will there be permanent fencing around the course; how many trees will be removed; will the fee structure remain the same for the golf course, or will those using the golf course be forced to pay a higher fee; and if the minister hasn't sought a briefing from the Premier, will she seek a briefing from the Hon. Connie Bonaros or the Hon. Sarah Game, because they seem to know all about it?

The Hon. C. Bonaros interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (15:25): I will be disappointed if we don't finish question time the same way tomorrow.

The Hon. C. Bonaros interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: As I said yesterday, I don't think it would be appropriate for me to be responding on behalf of any honourable member in this chamber about conversations that they may or may not be having. As I stated yesterday, LIV Golf is a significant major event in South Australia, one that brings many into our community and has great benefit for not only our local businesses but for future rising sporting stars to be able to be a part of something.

I know the Premier has had conversations with the council. I know there have been indications that there could be legislative requirement changes, but that is also not a certainty. This is very early in the development stages—very, very early. It was only just on the weekend that this commitment was made, so it is early times. I really do encourage—I am happy to organise a briefing with myself and to get more information about this for the honourable member, if that is what he would so desire.