CHILD PROTECTION

The SPEAKER: Supplementary?

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (15:20): Yes, sir: can the minister advise or clarify how and when the victim and her parents were offered counselling?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (15:20): My understanding is that there was counselling offered when the parents met with the principal, following receipt of their correspondence this year—

Mr Pisoni: Three years later!

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: —and my understanding is that also, at the time of the incidents, that was offered. Again, I am going on the record that the school has provided.

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley is warned for the first time. Supplementary?