Child Protection

Ms HILDYARD (Reynell) (14:05): My question is to the Minister for Child Protection. Did the sexual abuse of these five girls happen in a state-run residential facility?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: Point of order: the member has attempted to introduce information, accurate or not, as to whether sexual abuse has occurred in relation to this. If she wants leave—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —she can ask for it, and she hasn't.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! I will allow the minister an opportunity to answer the question. I hear the point of order. There is, for the time being, an opportunity for the minister to answer the question. I will allow the question.

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection) (14:06): Could I have the question repeated, please?

Ms HILDYARD: Did the sexual abuse of these five girls happen in a state-run residential facility?

The Hon. R. SANDERSON: I refer to my previous answer.

The SPEAKER: The member for Newland.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, members on my left! The member for Newland has the call.