EXPIATION NOTICES

28 The Hon. G.M. GUNN (Stuart) (27 June 2006).

1. Will the Minister take action and reconsider the issuing of expiation notice D59879A?

2. Why has there been an excessive police highway patrol presence in the Freeling, Kapunda and Eudunda areas without carrying out a public information program prior to the issuing of 'on the spot fines'?

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): The Minister for Police has provided the following information:

1. I have been advised that the expiation notice number provided (D59879A) does not exist. The number should comprise 7 digits (ie. DXXXXXXXA). It is not possible to identify the particular incident without either the correct number or the name of the recipient.

The Police Act 1998 states that the Commissioner of Police is responsible for the control and management of the SA Police. I therefore do not have the capacity as Minister for Police to vary or overturn an expiation notice issued by the police.

A SAPOL review of the notice can be undertaken by the Expiation Notice Branch (ENB) once either the correct number or a name can be provided. ENB’s recommendation regarding the notice standing or being withdrawn would then be approved or not by the Commissioner of Police.

2. There was no public consultation carried out as this is normal day to day policing of current legislation.