Independent Education Inquiry

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (28 July 2017). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills): I have been advised:

The procedure is administered by the Department for Education and Child Development, with the Crown Solicitor making the decision on whether it is necessary or appropriate for a governing council to obtain funds for independent legal advice.

If the Crown Solicitor grants a request to obtain funding for independent legal advice, the department automatically covers those legal costs. No separate fund was established.

To date, there is no record of a governing council requesting funds through this process.