Public Sector Screening

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (15:14): As the last Kangaroo Island person standing, I'll give this a crack and see how we go. My question is to the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. Can the minister advise why a 'national criminal history record check and screening assessment' from the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion does not meet the screening requirement for employment in the health department? With leave from the house, I will briefly explain.

The SPEAKER: Well, if you must.

Mr WINGARD: A constituent of mine seeking employment with the health department has provided a screening assessment obtained by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion as part of a pre-employment process. He has been informed that the health department finds this assessment inadequate and requires another assessment, at a cost of $120.

Mr Bell interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Mount Gambier is called to order. Minister for Health.

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Health Industries) (15:15): I am familiar with the case. The person has, in fact emailed me directly. I am investigating the matter and will get back to that person with a response.

The SPEAKER: Supplementary, member for Mitchell.