Legislative Council - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-10-16 Daily Xml

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FORESTRYSA

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (14:32): A further supplementary, Mr President.

The PRESIDENT: A further supplementary without commentary, the Hon. Mr Ridgway. What is your question?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I met with the chief executive of ForestrySA and asked him the same question. He said he was unable to tell me and I should ask the minister.

The PRESIDENT: What is the question, the Hon. Mr Ridgway?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: What is the difference between the revenue that's gained and the cost to taxpayers? In particular, the minister might like to refer to—

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: —what it costs—

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Ridgway, just ask the question without commentary, debate and your own opinions.

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: Thank you for your guidance, Mr President.

The PRESIDENT: Okay, so you are sitting down. Minister.

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:32): The answer is there on page 95. It's obvious that David Ridgway is so embarrassed because he can't read a budget document.