CFMEU

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:45): My question is to the Premier. Did the Premier request the Commissioner of Police to conduct an investigation into any links between the CFMEU and bikie gangs? If so, what was the outcome of that review? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA: On 14 July, TheAdvertiser reported that the Premier had asked police commissioner Grant Stevens to investigate whether there are any links between the rogue CFMEU and bikie gangs in South Australia.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:45): Yes, I did, and I haven't received any advice from SAPOL that suggests they have established any link. I assume that SAPOL will continue with their work and make a public statement at an appropriate time, if appropriate. I contacted the police commissioner directly, while I was on leave, at the first emergence of reports regarding the conduct of the CFMEU in Victoria and in New South Wales. Anybody who is familiar with my view and my industrial philosophy throughout my time in the labour movement will know that I have been a strong supporter of taking the harshest possible action against the CFMEU, and that has resulted, of course, in their administration. That's a move that I welcome and support.