CHILD PROTECTION

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): My question is to the Minister for Education and Child Development. Can the minister confirm whether she or her department has not received any correspondence requesting an investigation into the failure of the teacher to fulfil their mandatory reporting obligations under the Child Protection Act?

The SPEAKER: The question is phrased a little oddly—'has not received any'. Minister.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:21): I quoted from the letter that was copied to me. It was sent to the PCU and was copied to me.

Mrs Redmond: The question asked about anything else.

Mr Gardner: Is that the only letter?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: It is not the only correspondence. There was other correspondence, brief correspondence, asking for an update some time after receipt of this particular letter.