Police Protection Vests

Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (15:21): My question is to the Minister for Police. Will the minister now consider fast-tracking the rollout of stab-proof vests to all front-line operational police following the recent terror attack in Bourke Street, Melbourne?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (15:21): I thank the member for the question. I know, again, those on that side want to rush stuff through. They don't want to do the proper due diligence.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: They are not focused on doing things properly.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr Brown: Take an interest.

The SPEAKER: The member for Playford can leave for 20 minutes under 137A.

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: Is he still here? Never heard from him.

The SPEAKER: Minister for Police, you are on the edge today. Member for Playford, 20 minutes, please. Minister for Police, please keep to the substance of the question. I'm listening to the answer.

The honourable member for Playford having withdrawn from the chamber:

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD: That would be a matter for the commissioner.