CHILD PROTECTION

Mr PISONI (Unley) (15:07): My question is for the Minister for Education and Child Development. Can the minister guarantee to the house that there are no other instances where parents and school communities have not been advised of child sex offences occurring in public schools?

The SPEAKER: Minister, that is a very difficult question for you to answer off the cuff. Minister.

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Education and Child Development) (15:08): Thank you, Madam Speaker. The very issues identified by the member are issues that I am discussing with my department, and they are preparing advice for me in relation to this matter. I would ask that the member also acknowledge that there have been a number of instances when we have engaged in public disclosure, so he has to be fair about that. I am very happy to bring back a response, if that is appropriate.