Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:06): To the Minister for Mental Health: given the minister has said that she cannot 'magic the problems away at Oakden', will she now magic herself away and resign?

The SPEAKER: It is of course debate in the form in which it's expressed. I will allow the question. Minister.

The Hon. L.A. VLAHOS (Taylor—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:06): I have made it very clear today in the press conference that I've just made and in a ministerial statement that this government is intent on ensuring that the people at the Oakden facility, their families, their loved ones and the residents, who are our prime concern, are looked after. I ensure that we do that work by changing it every day, and I have announced changes to strengthen those safeguards today.

Mr Pengilly interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Finniss will withdraw for an hour in accordance with the sessional order.

The honourable member for Finniss having withdrawn from the chamber:

The SPEAKER: Leader.