Waikerie Health Service

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:33): I have a supplementary arising from the original answer: can the minister confirm if this was new funds or funds brought forward from another project?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:33): The $15 million in the COVID-19 economic stimulus package was announced by the government to further deliver upon health and aged-care sustainment upgrades across the regional—

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Don't read from press releases, Wadey; actually answer it. It's already in the public arena.

The PRESIDENT: The honourable Leader of the Opposition will listen in silence. Minister.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: If the honourable member—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —is assuming it's already in the public domain—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —is he reflecting on—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: He's allowed to provide information.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —his honourable colleague for the fact that they have asked the question?

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Is it already in the public arena and is that appropriate?

The PRESIDENT: Well, then, if that's the case then there is no need to answer the question. Sit down, minister. The Hon. Mr Dawkins.