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NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

Mr SIBBONS (Mitchell) (14:53): My question is to the Minister for Youth. Can the minister please inform the house about activities held as part of National Youth Week?

Mrs REDMOND: Point of order.

The SPEAKER: I will take the point of order, which is presumably on the member for Waite's question, after—

Mrs REDMOND: No, sir, it is on the member for Mitchell's question.

The SPEAKER: Yes.

Mrs REDMOND: Because former speaker Lewis ruled the use of the term 'please' unparliamentary.

The SPEAKER: I am sure that he did it for the most authoritative reasons and, eager as I am to embrace all of the rulings of speaker Lewis and speaker Gunn, I will investigate the ruling. Is the member for Mitchell finished?

Mr SIBBONS: Thank you.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:54): I would like to thank the honourable member for his question. I am pleased to inform the house that last Sunday, 300 young people attended the launch of the National Youth Week held in Whyalla, kicking off a week of youth oriented events and activities throughout the state.

The theme of this year's event is 'Be happy. Be active. Be you', and it is aimed at inspiring young people across the state. National Youth Week is designed for young people to become involved in a range of activities and to have their say on issues that are important to them. Some events are vocationally oriented, others focus on arts or sports, while others again are simply for the fun of it.

National Youth Week has gone from strength to strength since its inception, and there is a great variety of events this year, particularly in the regions. In my own local area, there have been a number of events, including the Service to Youth night, which was held last night. The event provided a forum for high school students and young people to have a casual chat with community leaders to find out about how young people can get involved in events and programs in our local community provided by service clubs like Rotary, Lions, Apex, Zonta and other service clubs.

Also last Saturday night, there was a cinema in the park in Apex Park in Gawler, which was held for families and teens, and included a gladiator ring, jumping castle, face painting, live arts display, food, live music and more. Tomorrow evening in the Barossa region, the member for Schubert may wish to note, the Nite Skate 2013 will be held at Nuriootpa Skate Park, Tolley Reserve.

Once again, there will be live music, food and drink, competitions, information and interactive stalls. A free bus service available from Light Regional Council areas and the outer Barossa Council is being provided. On Saturday, the Playford council is holding its annual Slam event in Elizabeth, which will include a mega skate competition, an aerosol art competition, as well as live music, art, free activities and a—

An honourable member: Are you skating in that?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: I am not skating, no. These events are just examples of the approximate 300 events being held across the state this week to mark the occasion. We often hear that young people are our future, and while this is certainly true, the case is that young people are very much a part of the present and Youth Week celebrates their contribution to our communities. I am pleased to advise that the state government makes an annual contribution of $90,000 towards National Youth Week activities. For further information about Youth Week activities, members can visit www.youthweek.com.

The SPEAKER: I uphold the member for Heysen's point of order. Speaker Lewis did rule, I think correctly, that members of the house have a right to information, they do not have to beg for it, and so the use of the term 'please' to a minister during question time is disorderly and I call the member for Mitchell to order.

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