The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:28): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Regional Development a question about the Riverland Sustainable Futures Fund.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (15:08): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries a question relating to fruit fly

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:05): My question is to the Minister for Education and Child Development. Can the minister advise the house what will happen to the $850,000 covered outdoor learning centre constructed in the Riverland Special School in Berri under the BER scheme at the same time the decision was taken to relocate that special school?

The Federal Government’s move to disallow the listing of the River Murray as “critically endangered” has been welcomed by the State Liberals’ Shadow Water Minister Michelle Lensink and Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone.

Sadly for South Australians, Premier Weatherill’s Water Minister continues to play the blame game over Labor's $2.2 billion desalination plant.
 

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:43): I rise to speak about spring in October in the Riverland and Mallee. It really has been quite an opening of the season, particularly with everyone noting that when spring is upon us, everything springs to life—all the plants, the flowers, the trees, the vines—everything shows signs of life. I would like to mention some of the events that are happening in the region, particularly the Riverland and Mallee, and it is a showcase of what the region has to offer.

Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone is calling on beverage giant Lion to immediately remove imported juice label Berri Truly from supermarket shelves.
 

The Weatherill Labor Government must come clean about how much water South Australia will have to give up, and where it is going to come from, as part of its share in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, says Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone.

Premier Weatherill must ensure that his Labor Government reopens the Riverland Sustainable Futures Fund following revelations that businesses still have no information about how to access the remaining $5.1 million.
 

State Liberal Leader Steven Marshall will meet with industry stakeholders, local businesses and engage with the community during a two-day tour of Chaffey.