House of Assembly: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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Police Association

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (14:23): Supplementary: given that the Police Association AGM is identified at the same time every year and the minister had 12 months' notice of that, when did he become aware that country cabinet was going to be held at that time?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:23): I don't recall the dates, but what I can say is that I am more than happy to meet with PASA any time and I have indicated that in my correspondence. I have never rejected an offer to meet with them. In terms of my country cabinet commitments, which are part of our agreement with minister Brock, the member for Frome—

Mr Duluk interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Davenport.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: —those country cabinet meetings are very important. We are going to the South-East next week. It was disappointing that I was not able to attend, but hopefully I will be able to attend next year's.