House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2012-06-26 Daily Xml

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CADELL FERRY

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (15:34): I am tempted to congratulate the member for Schubert on achieving the historical event of being possibly the only House of Assembly member ever to be thrown out of the Legislative Council. My question is to the Premier: is the backflip on the closure of the Cadell ferry an admission from the Premier that his government failed in its pledge to consult, failed to consider the impact of its decision on the people of Cadell, and failed to be any different from the announce and defend Labor style that South Australians have suffered under for a decade?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Some of that was very provocative.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development) (15:35): I must note that the Leader of the Opposition does seem very disappointed with this decision. In fact, we could not get a question or a public comment from her on this issue until after it was resolved.

An honourable member: Wouldn't ask a question.

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: Would not ask a question about it while it was an issue. It was only after it was resolved that it seems to be a matter of interest to her. I suspect it reflects—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: But I can answer her question candidly. It is true that the standards we set for ourselves have not been met on this occasion. That is why we have reversed the decision.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!