Public Sector Recruitment

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:22): A further question to the Premier that was asked yesterday: can the Premier or Deputy Premier confirm whether Ms Theriault had access to any cabinet documents?

The SPEAKER: The question was asked yesterday.

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) (14:22): Yes, and I suspect I will attempt to answer it in the same way as answered yesterday. I can't say this too many times it seems, but we are presently dealing with a matter that is before the criminal courts—

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: It may indeed have something to do with it because the particulars of the allegations are relevant, and it is conceivable that the issue about which this question has been asked might be a relevant particular in that matter, but I will seek advice and if it is possible for me to give any further information about that matter without compromising those proceedings, I will do so.