Child Protection

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:33): Why was the police commissioner able to confirm on the radio this morning that a care concern notice was provided to SAPOL from Families SA related to the Families SA employee while the minister has continued to refuse to comment?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development) (14:34): Because it is an investigation led by SAPOL at any point in time they are in charge of the investigation and we take advice from them about what—

Mr Marshall interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The leader is called to order.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: I can reiterate what the commissioner said in his statement today. He said, 'I am satisfied the government's position in relation to the release of details has been consistent with the advice provided by SAPOL.'

Ms Chapman: So what? Answer the question, then.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: Well, I just answered the question.

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is called to order.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: I'm really sorry, but our role is to assist the police. The department's role is to assist the police in their investigation. We take advice from police as they proceed with this investigation—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The leader is warned, the deputy leader is warned, and the member for Morialta is called to order. Leader.

Ms Chapman: What a disgrace!

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is warned for the second and final time.