Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2018-07-31 Daily Xml

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South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (16:06): My question is to the minister assisting the Premier—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: —on Multicultural Affairs. My question is to the minister assisting the Premier on multicultural affairs. Did the minister assisting the Premier have any discussions whatsoever with the Premier about the appointment of Mr Romaldi to the SAMEAC board?

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Lee.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: You know what you discussed. You can't say you're not privy.

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, allow the member to answer the question in silence. We do not need a commentary.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (16:07): Of course I have discussions with the Premier about SAMEAC. I also have discussions—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.S. LEE: —I have discussions—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.S. LEE: —with many of my colleagues and that is a matter for the internal party room.