Office for Public Integrity

In reply to Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (30 July 2021). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): I have been advised:

There are a number of variables that have likely impacted on the rise in reports and complaints, including, but not limited to the:

increase in the workforce over that same period;

changes in the prisoner / offender population over that same period;

introduction of direct access to the Office for Public Integrity under the common access numbers on the prisoner telephone system;

advancements in the reporting processes between agencies;

introduction of policy and procedure highlighting corruption prevention strategies; and

advancements in the training of staff regarding their obligations under the Correctional Services Act 1982 (SA).