Child Protection

In reply to Ms SANDERSON (Adelaide) (3 November 2016).

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills): I have been advised:

The department has implemented a centralised approval arrangement. This allows for the approval of plans in advance rather than the retrospective process that was occurring.

All commercial care placements must be approved by an assistant director or director of an office or hub, and the Assistant Director, Placement Services prior to a child being placed.