CHILD PROTECTION

Mr PISONI (Unley) (14:54): I have a supplementary question, Mr Speaker.

The SPEAKER: Yes, a supplementary, if it be a supplementary.

Mr PISONI: Can the minister then confirm that it is only today that she has been made aware of new charges against a new child laid on—

The Hon. J.M. Rankine interjecting:

Mr PISONI: Well, that's what you said.

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley will ask a question rather than make an impromptu speech.

Mr PISONI: Can you advise the house when you were made aware of the new indecent assault charges—

The SPEAKER: Yes, that's clear.

Mr PISONI: —filed today?

The SPEAKER: That's clear. Minister.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:55): I can tell the member for Unley that my understanding is that this is about the first victim that was identified by the police, and the police do not regularly advise me about charges that they are laying.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call the member for Bragg.

Mr Pisoni: We'll see you later on this afternoon in the parliament.

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley is warned for the second time. Member for Bragg.