House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-05-02 Daily Xml

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NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:31): My question is also to the Minister for Disabilities. How did the minister get it wrong when he told the media that the NDIS agreement had not been signed when it had been signed?

The SPEAKER: Well, there's a kind of assumption in that question, but I'll let it pass. Minister.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:31): I can confirm that the heads of agreement has been signed. The heads of agreement will benefit 33,000 South Australians. It is unfortunate that the opposition has asked no questions about the scheme but has rather focused on a miscommunication between my office and the Premier's office.