Adelaide Remand Centre

1115 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (11 September 2019). Who will be responsible for the proper assessment, classification and care of new prisoners entering the system and what will be in place to ensure that these things are happening to a satisfactory level?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): On entering the prison system all prisoners are assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Correctional Services Act 1892, in conjunction with the SA Prison Health Service and with relevant information from South Australia Police, to determine appropriate classification and care, including their risk and needs.