Oakden Mental Health Facility

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:37): My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Is the Oakden staff member, whom the minister today described as being previously accused of assault and who remains employed, the same staff member whom Alma Krecu publicly announced yesterday she had observed and reported many times as a risk to residents? If so, can she tell the house whether this staff member was ever suspended?

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:38): As I stated in my ministerial statement, and as I have stated previously, I expect any worker with allegations of violence or abuse against them to be stood down immediately until matters are properly dealt with. Further, I have asked the SA Health chief executive, Vickie Kaminski, to thoroughly investigate claims made by family members in the media yesterday that an Oakden staff member previously accused of assault remains employed.

Whilst I am advised that this matter has been previously investigated, I have instructed a review of any previous investigations so that I can be satisfied that they were conducted properly. I will report back to families affected and the house when more information becomes available.