Correctional Services

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (15:08): My question is to the Minister for Correctional Services. Can the minister advise: will the government meet its announced budget savings targets in the corrections portfolio?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:08): I would like to thank the honourable member for his question. As the member would be aware, like every other minister, I am required to deliver budget savings to the government and it is also very clear from recent discussions with the relevant unions that some of our proposed measures will not be proceeding this year. I have asked the department head to look at other measures and, like every other minister, every endeavour will be made to deliver those savings as required.