CHILD PROTECTION

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:12): A further supplementary: given that in the southern suburbs school alleged sexual assault case, (1) the principal did not notify the department of families and communities, (2) the principal did not notify the Child Abuse Report Line, and (3) there was no SAPOL referral, will the minister instigate an independent education inquiry into the handling of this new alleged sexual assault case?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:13): Yes, the chief executive officer will undertake such an investigation.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley is called to order and the deputy leader is warned for the first time. The member for Ashford.