Child Protection

Ms SANDERSON (Adelaide) (15:06): My question is again to the Minister for Education and Child Development. Have the children allegedly assaulted by the 32-year-old Families SA worker been interviewed by the Child Protection Services clinicians at either the Women's and Children's Hospital or the Flinders Medical Centre?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development) (15:07): My understanding is that all of the children had their health checks undertaken, but consideration is given by those professionals as to whether it is appropriate to undertake those sorts of forensic investigations. Again, I am happy to take that on—

Dr McFetridge interjecting:

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: Yes, Child Protection Services. They determine—

Dr McFetridge interjecting:

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! Member for Morphett.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: They determine whether it is age-appropriate for those children. So, again, I am happy to take that on notice and come back with an answer if I can provide that to the house.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Before you continue, the member for Morphett is warned for the second time. Member for Adelaide.