Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

Mr DULUK (Davenport) (14:52): Supplementary: can the minister explain why the National Drug Strategy Household Survey detailed report 2013 notes that illicit use of drugs by people aged over 14 and older has increased steadily since 2007 and exceeds the 2004 level at the moment?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:52): The issue of illicit drug use in all of Australia, particularly in South Australia, is of ongoing concern to this parliament and should be to everyone. It requires linked-up solutions across government and the community. South Australian Drug and Alcohol Services continues to work on harm minimisation with the Minister for Police to ensure that drug harm to the South Australian community is minimised.