Keogh Case

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:35): My question is to the Attorney-General. Does the Attorney-General stand by her decision to give accused murderer and SAPOL's prime and only suspect in the Anna-Jane Cheney murder, Henry Keogh, $2.57 million worth of taxpayers' money despite receiving legal advice there would be minimal risk to the state?

The SPEAKER: That question does presuppose some certain facts, but the Deputy Premier is ready to take the question and I will allow it.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General) (14:35): Can I just say I don't agree with any of the assertions made by the member for West Torrens. I don't—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The Deputy Premier has the call. I would like to hear the answer.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Is the member for Enfield interjecting? I think you were. The Deputy Premier has the call.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Whilst I don't agree with the description—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —or the allegations of—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Elizabeth is called to order.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Whilst I don't agree with the description or the allegations that are made in relation to alleged facts in that question, if the question is do I stand by the decision to pay Mr Keogh $2.57 million in full settlement of his potential civil claim and/or legal—

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Well, read the deed. Read the deed.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: I mean, hello? Anyway, do I stand by that? Yes, I do.