SA Ambulance Service

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (15:36): My question is to the Premier. Does the Premier think it's acceptable for a schoolgirl with cardiac issues to wait four hours for an ambulance? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

Mr PICTON: It was reported by 9news on Saturday night that on Friday afternoon a schoolgirl was taken to Flinders Medical Centre in an ambulance crew car after staff were told it would take four hours for an ambulance to arrive. This schoolgirl had collapsed with heart issues.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (15:36): I thank the member for the question. Obviously, in relation to any incident where there have been clinical decisions made or any other decisions made, there's a level of operational to the question. In that context, and representing the Minister for Health, I will seek further advice and bring back an answer for the house.