CHILD PROTECTION INQUIRY

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:44): My question is to the Premier. Have all responses to the please explain letters sent to 11 public servants who were referred to in the Debelle inquiry been received, and what disciplinary action will now be taken?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:45): I am advised that seven responses have been received as of earlier today. One person, as I understand it, has been given an extension. I do not have the detail around that. Two are outstanding and one person remains on leave in relation to their situation.

Mr MARSHALL: The second part of the question is: what action has been taken?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: Yesterday, as I understand it, was the deadline for receipt of those letters. As I said, one person has had an extension and two letters remain outstanding. The CE will now peruse those responses and determine what action needs to be taken.