Oakden Mental Health Facility

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:15): Well, if you are not prepared to—if the minister is not prepared to—

The SPEAKER: The leader will not give an impromptu speech.

Mr MARSHALL: The question is, sir: what is the scope of the investigation currently underway?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:16): As I have made it very clear today—and I have answered this question on a number of occasions—these are sensitive industrial matters—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS: —and they are complex and ongoing investigations, and they are distressing for everyone involved. Those staff, who have continued to provide the care of residents at Oakden, are the ones who we are acting to ensure that we look after the residents' needs. How the CE of Health undertakes the inquiries of the distressing cases that have come forward is a matter for her.

The SPEAKER: The member for Kavel is called to order for interjecting. The member for Morialta is warned.