The Opposition is calling on the State Government to provide further support to River Murray communities, including requesting the services of the Australian Defence Force, to better help with preparation, mitigation and communication as water levels continue to rise.

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:46): My question is to the Minister for Energy and Mining. Has the minister met with SA Power Networks and the technical regulator to clarify how power disconnections are likely to impact homes and irrigators in the Riverland?

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:22): My question is to the Premier. Is the government now prioritising recovery efforts in the Riverland over preventative action and, if so, why? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:39): My question is to the Minister for Human Services. What emergency measures does the government have in place to support residents living within the river corridor who may have to evacuate their homes due to the rising river conditions and the significant power disconnections?

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:47): My question is again to the Minister for Human Services. Minister, what emergency housing will be made available for the 4,000 to 6,000 homes that will be vacated due to high flows and power disconnections?

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:34): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier outline any action that has been taken in relation to his public commitment to the Riverland last week? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:59): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Minister, what evacuation plan does the government have in place for the nearly 100 residents and patients that may have to be evacuated from the Renmark hospital and the aged-care facility?

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:32): I rise today to show a level of concern in regard to question time today about the preparedness of this government for what is deeming to be one of history's high-flow flooding events in South Australia's history.

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:26): My question is to the Minister for Energy. What action is the government taking to support river communities and irrigators left without power for prolonged periods? Sir, with your leave and that of the house, I will explain.

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:38): It gives me great pleasure to talk about things that are happening in Chaffey during spring, and what better to talk about than some of the flower and rose festivals that have graced the regions over recent times.