FRINGE BENEFITS TAX

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:16): Has the Premier actually spoken to the Prime Minister about his decision to introduce changes to the fringe benefits tax which he himself thinks will be a disadvantage to South Australia?

The SPEAKER: Yes, I think we have got the idea. Premier.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for the Arts) (14:17): I have made it absolutely clear what my position is to the Prime Minister. I have made it absolutely clear what my position is, and it is to oppose his proposal.