South Australia Police

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:36): My final question, if I may—

The SPEAKER: Go ahead.

Ms CHAPMAN: Is the minister satisfied, or has he made any inquiry, as to whether the conduct described by the police officer breaches the Racial Discrimination Act?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING: Once again, a point of order. This is essentially asking the minister for a legal opinion.

The SPEAKER: The other thing is that I understand it is a federal act, so the South Australian police minister would hardly be responsible to the house for the enforcement of federal legislation. Does the deputy leader have a question for which the minister might be responsible to the house?

Ms CHAPMAN: I am happy to ask the question of the Attorney-General.

The SPEAKER: That would really improve it.

Ms CHAPMAN: Can the Attorney-General indicate—

The SPEAKER: Under standing orders you cannot ask for legal opinions.

Ms CHAPMAN: I appreciate that, sir. I am asking whether any advice has been sought in respect of whether the conduct does breach this legislation. I am happy to put it to the Attorney-General, having been aware of this case—

The SPEAKER: Okay, I think we have the idea. I am not sure that the Attorney is responsible to the house, but he may wish to answer the question.

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice Reform, Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Child Protection Reform) (14:38): No.