House of Assembly: Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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Oakden Mental Health Facility

Mr DULUK (Davenport) (14:51): Supplementary: in relation to the Older Persons Mental Health Services report, has the minister herself read the report or at least been briefed on it, and what does it say?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:51): As I stated yesterday, the report became available late Monday. My office team is working through that with the SA Health team to provide appropriate recommendations to my office. We continue to take this matter very seriously. We know that this is an important issue, and we will not be rushed in ensuring that the right clinical safety standards are met for the people who need our assistance and to meet the guidelines that we will set. They will be rigorous.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Schubert is warned, as is the member for Hartley, and the member for Schubert and the member for Unley are warned a second time. Deputy leader.