KNIGHT, PROF. J.

Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (15:10): My questions are to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Is Professor John Knight taking legal action against the minister; if so, why? What is the amount of the claim and will taxpayers be meeting the claim, if successful?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts) (15:11): I understand there is a legal matter afoot which involves Dr Knight. As to the other aspects of the question, I cannot answer them because it is his claim.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.D. HILL: He asked a whole range of questions which were hypothetical; I cannot answer those aspects of it. I think it is probably unwise to go into discussions when matters are before the courts. The individual involved is perfectly entitled to pursue what he sees are his legal rights, as is my department.

The SPEAKER: My hesitation on that last question, member for Waite, was about whether it was a matter of a private nature; however, the minister has answered it.