Legislative Council Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Burnside Council BURNSIDE COUNCIL The Hon. J.A. DARLEY Legislative Council BURNSIDE COUNCIL The Hon. J.A. DARLEY (15:10): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Mineral Resources Development, representing the Minister for Police, questions in relation to Burnside Council. Leave granted. The Hon. J.A. DARLEY Legislative Council The Hon. J.A. DARLEY: On 24 October, the Sunday Mail reported on the Burnside council matter. The article refers to the inquiry into the Burnside Council by former auditor-general Ken MacPherson. It states that allegations were made about the role of South Australia Police during the inquiry. My questions to the minister are: has the minister been briefed by the police commissioner in relation to these allegations, and what action, if any, has been taken by the police commissioner in relation to these allegations? The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY Legislative Council Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister Assisting the Premier in Public Sector Management The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister Assisting the Premier in Public Sector Management) (15:11): I thank the honourable member for his important question. I will refer it to the Minister for Police in another place and bring back a reply.