Keogh Case

Mr KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:27): My question is to the Attorney-General. Who were the solicitors acting for Mr Keogh in the matter of this settlement?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General) (14:28): I think the question was: who were the solicitors representing—

The SPEAKER: Acting. Would you like to repeat it, sir?

Mr Koutsantonis: Yes, I would.

The SPEAKER: Thank you.

Mr KOUTSANTONIS: My question is to the Attorney-General. Who were the solicitors acting for Mr Keogh in the matter of this settlement?

The SPEAKER: In the matter of this settlement, Deputy Premier.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Thank you. I think I am able to indicate who they are, but I will certainly take advice as to whether there is any confidentiality relating to that. Yes, an Adelaide firm was certainly on the documentation—

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —just listen, please—in relation to this. I am more than happy to provide that information as to the name of the firm, if there is no reason why I shouldn't, to the member. The deed of settlement, I can say, was signed by Mr Keogh and not, that I know of, in the presence of a person who is identified as a legal representative. I would have to check as to whether that continued in the course of the time of representation, in any event, by the same firm. In short, if I am able to disclose the representatives for Mr Keogh, then I am happy to provide that information.

Let me say that it probably hasn't eluded the attention of the member for West Torrens that the terms of the deed of settlement did not require there to be a confidentiality in respect of the amount or terms of settlement. The deed of settlement has been made public with the announcement. The deed of settlement has been made public in respect of the terms of settlement. In the event that there is any reason whatsoever prohibiting us from providing the names of the representatives, then I am happy to provide that information to the member.