Safeguarding Taskforce

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:13): My question is to the Premier. Will the task force consider how it was possible for the support worker of Ann Marie Smith to receive a screening clearance three days after her death?

The Hon. S.S. Marshall interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Can we have the question again?

Mr MALINAUSKAS: I am happy to repeat the question, being to the Premier: will the Premier's task force consider how it was possible for the support worker of Ann Marie Smith to receive a screening clearance three days after Ann Marie Smith's death?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:13): As I have outlined, they are not going to be looking specifically at this case, but—

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis: That's not what you said yesterday.

The SPEAKER: The member for West Torrens can leave for the remainder of question time under 137A.

The honourable member for West Torrens having withdrawn from the chamber:

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: They won't be looking specifically at this case, but they will be addressing gaps that they think exist, whether it be at the national level or the state level. We have said, 'We're not asking you to narrow down your focus.' In fact, we want them to look at a range of issues and provide us with their frank and full advice so that we can make sure that we put systems in place that adequately protect those people who are living with a disability.