Prisoner Support and Treatment

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:39): My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Will the minister explain why she has authorised, pursuant to section 269V of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act, the placing of 15 mental health patients in South Australian prisons, including the 35 year old in the women's prison referred to in question time yesterday? What action is she taking to remedy this situation, other than sitting in cabinet and agreeing to more prison space being built?

The SPEAKER: The last part of the question was disorderly. Minister.

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:40): The government makes an effort to ensure all people in care are accommodated in the appropriate settings, and the placement of forensic clients is determined on the advice of the relevant treating clinicians.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Stuart is warned. The member for Giles.