Adelaide Remand Centre

Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (14:43): My question is again to the Minister for Correctional Services. Is it standard protocol for police to be notified as soon as there is an escape from a prison?

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (14:44): There is certainly nothing before me to suggest that the right protocols were not followed. But let me say this: there is an investigation that's underway. That investigation will be thorough and it will analyse and go through all these types of details. At the moment, what is very important is that this man is brought back into custody.

Ms Cook: You're not a prefect now.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA: And you never were.

The SPEAKER: Order!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The minister will resume his seat.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, members on my left!

Mr Szakacs: You're a sook, a silver spooner.

The SPEAKER: The member for Cheltenham is called to order.

Mr Szakacs: Here it comes. You couldn't hide it for much longer, could you?

The SPEAKER: The member for Cheltenham is warned.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Hurtle Vale is warned for a second time. The minister will not respond to interjections. The minister has the call.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA: I refer to my earlier statements, and I apologise to the member for Hurtle Vale.