House of Assembly - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2019-06-19 Daily Xml

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State Debt

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (14:22): My question is to the Premier. Will there be any further increases in government debt beyond the $21 billion forecast for the 2022-23 financial year?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: Point of order: I think the way that is framed is a hypothetical question.

The SPEAKER: Given the tone of the questions thus far, I am prepared to allow that question. Premier.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:22): Of course, we are busy working on next year's budget—

Mr Brown: Just get started, hey?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —and when I have something further to report, I will certainly do that.

The SPEAKER: The member for Playford is warned.