CHILD RESTRAINT LAWS

The Hon. SANDRA KANCK (15:18): What public consultation did the minister undertake in preparing these regulations?

The Hon. CARMEL ZOLLO (Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Road Safety, Minister for Gambling, Minister Assisting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (15:18): These regulations fall under the Australian Road Rules. There has been a very long period of consultation amongst all states. As I said, South Australia has taken the lead, with the RAA, in particular (and, again, I acknowledge its support). The Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group is representative of all states, and feedback is provided to those people who are making decisions for them to pass on to the Australian Transport Council, and then there is a vote by the Australian Transport Council ministerial council. The minister representing our state is the Hon. Patrick Conlon. So, the changes to our Australian Road Rules are agreed at national level and South Australia, as I said, provided some consultation.