KNIGHT, PROF. J.

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

1. Does the Minister have confidence in the SA Health executives who have made the decision not to renew Professor John Knight's contract?

2. Is the Minister concerned by the Department of Health actions and the damage being done to South Australia's national and international reputation as a place highly qualified medical practitioners and specialists aspire to work, given the action taken against Professor Knight and his reputation is a highly respected cardiothoracic surgeon recognized in South Australia, nationally and internationally?

3. How many other Medical Officers working in the public health system are being subject to similar incompetent and incorrect decisions by Department of Health officials and what implications does this have on South Australia's ability to attract and retain top medical professionals?

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