Oakden Mental Health Facility

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:05): Supplementary: how much is the private sector law firm conducting this investigation and/or assistance going to cost and, if the minister doesn't know, is there a budget for this item?

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice Reform, Minister for Planning, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Child Protection Reform, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for Consumer and Business Services, Minister for the City of Adelaide) (15:05): The cost of the provision of legal services by an external legal provider is something which, as the deputy leader would be aware, generally is a matter that is dealt with at the end of the process because they are—

Mr Tarzia: Jeez!

The SPEAKER: The member for Hartley will not blaspheme even in abbreviated form. He is warned for a second and final time.

The Hon. J.R. RAU: To the extent that those numbers are presently known, I will seek advice from the Attorney-General's Department.