House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
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Kerin, Dr Paul

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (14:50): Does the Treasurer believe that members of parliament should act with civility in their dealings with the public, ministers, other members of parliament and the Public Service?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business) (14:50): All my dealings with Mr Kerin have been courteous and civil.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: I treat you the way you deserve to be treated.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: I treat you all with everything you deserve, especially the Leader of the Opposition—my favourite member of all.

The SPEAKER: Treasurer, what is it I deserve?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: You deserve nothing but high office, sir.

The SPEAKER: Correct answer. The leader.