Parliamentary Questions
Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:52): My question is to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water. Will the minister commit to ongoing supply of essential drinking water to residents living in flood-affected communities? If not, why not? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.
Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:27): My question is to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water. Is the minister aware of the salinity slug entering the River Murray from Lake Bonney that now is threatening crop damage? If so, what measures is she taking to prevent that crop damage? With your leave, and that of the house, sir, I will explain.
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) (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) (14:24): My question is to the Minister for Tourism. Can the minister update the house on how she is supporting and encouraging tourism businesses in the Riverland? With your leave, and that of the house, I will explain.