House of Assembly Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2) 52 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Question Time Child Protection CHILD PROTECTION Mr MARSHALL House of Assembly Norwood Leader of the Opposition CHILD PROTECTION Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:44): Yes, sir. Why, minister, has it taken nine years and this matter coming to the media's attention for the teacher to be stood down? Why has it taken so long and the requirement for media attention for your department to take action? The Hon. J.M. RANKINE House of Assembly Wright Minister for Education and Child Development Minister for Multicultural Affairs CHILD PROTECTION The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:44): Action has not been taken as a result of media attention. This matter was actioned by the Premier's office, referred to our office and we actioned it immediately. There have been many contacts with this young man over the last two weeks, getting additional information from him, passing it on and getting advice. The chief executive actioned investigation into this matter last week. Mr Pederick interjecting: Ms Chapman House of Assembly Ms Chapman: Why didn't you give a ministerial statement then a week ago, or before? The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is warned for the second time, and there will be no further warnings, and the member for Hammond is warned for the first time. The leader.