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EDWARDSTOWN GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:44): Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am filled with trepidation because, finally having got that minister to sit down, my question is for the Minister for Environment and Conservation. Can the Minister for Environment and Conservation tell us when the EPA conducted its first test (or had conducted on its behalf) for contamination beyond the boundaries of the old Hills site?

The SPEAKER: I just remind the photographer in the gallery that you have been seen taking photos of people when they are not on their feet, and that is not appropriate. If I catch you I will ask for you to be removed from the gallery. You will take photos of people on their feet; that is the permission given to you.

The Hon. P. CAICA (Colton—Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water) (14:45): Of course, the leader should be filled with trepidation because they are manoeuvring around you, Isobel—they are.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. P. CAICA: I am told the EPA first became aware of potential contamination in domestic groundwater bores last week, not 18 months ago, as some media reports have claimed. Just for the information of the leader, the EPA does not do the testing; under the act it requires the polluter to do the testing. So, get the question right.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

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