CHILD PROTECTION

Mr PISONI (Unley) (15:08): My question is to the Minister for Education and Child Development. Does the minister stand by her media comments that the previous conviction of the youth worker charged with sexual assault of a child under 16 years was not a child protection issue?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (15:09): Again, I will point out that the member for Unley has misrepresented what I said. When I was asked a question about the background screening and criminal history check of this person, I told the media that there was a 15 year old offence which had attracted a $400 fine and that there had been no child protection notifications. I am advised that is accurate.