MEDICAL OFFICERS

86 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (19 June 2012).

1. What arrangements have been put in place to prevent Health Department officials mishandling matters concerning Medical Officers (referring to the matter of Mrs Vera Allan) in future?

2. Does the Minister consider—

(a) the Department of Health has a conflict of interest when determining the future employment status of a medical practitioner who is taking legal action against it for wrongful suspension?

(b) an independent arbitrator, such as the Commissioner for Public Employment, is more appropriate to make decisions in such situation, to avoid a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest occurring with the Department of Health?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts): I have been advised of the following:

I am unable to comment on these matters as they are currently part of judicial proceedings.