CHILD PROTECTION

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:48): Can we just clarify that, in fact, the reports to the mother were incorrect and that no written briefing was provided to you as the minister?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:48): I have just outlined everything that we have done and the information that we sought. We certainly sought information about the Child Abuse Report Line, and I have apologised that that information wasn't passed on. It's not news to people in this house, but I understand how incredibly frustrating it has been for people wanting to lodge a report. Sometimes, there have been lengthy delays, but we have put a lot of resources in to try and amend that. One of the things we have put in is the electronic notification, so teachers and police officers, in particular, can lodge online reports, which will free up people on the phone to be able to take those reports.