House of Assembly: Thursday, September 28, 2017

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State Emergency Management Plan

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:22): Given that the minister has provided the house with some information with regard to SAPOL's emergency evacuation plan, can he now provide some update to this house on SA Health's emergency plan, which was also envisaged in the Burns report recommendations and accepted by the government?

The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health, Minister Assisting the Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:23): As I indicated to the previous question, I am very happy to get further information in regard to the specific work that Health has underway. They did provide an update in July on the work they had already undertaken to that point in regard to the recommendations—

The Hon. T.R. Kenyon interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Newland is called to order.

The Hon. C.J. PICTON: —but I am very happy to liaise with the Minister for Health and ensure that we can provide a full update in terms of the work that Health has underway in ensuring that they deliver on the recommendations. As I previously said, I think it is very important to note that, while some of these recommendations are still underway, that doesn't mean that significant work hasn't already been undertaken to improve our capability. This is an area where I understand that Health has undertaken significant work already. I am happy to get the details for the leader on exactly what work has happened and what work is still to be undertaken.