Prison Lockdown

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:07): Can the minister update the house on when the lockout—lockdown—is due to be completed and correctional services officers will be back at work?

The SPEAKER: A lockout wouldn't be a good idea.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:08): As I indicated in my first answer, negotiations are continuing. I am advised that the parties will be reconvening to consider various offers and counter-offers made earlier today and the parties will then communicate to me what they have agreed to.