Suicide Prevention

In reply to Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (25 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

An officer appointed as a member of the Government's ministerial staff, under section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2009, was approved by the Treasurer to be allocated to my office for the purpose of providing advice on suicide prevention and related issues and to have responsibility for assisting the work of the Premier's Council on Suicide Prevention. The officer is not an employee in the South Australian public service. The officer may be directed by the Premier, myself or a delegate of the Premier or myself. This officer's day-to-day reporting is to the Premier's Advocate on Suicide Prevention. The officer is accountable to my Chief of Staff.