PAROLE APPLICATIONS

In reply to the Hon. A. BRESSINGTON (5 April 2012).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): The Minister for Correctional Services has been advised:

1. As of Tuesday 8 May, there are no applications before Executive Council.

2. 3 working days.

3. Executive Council considers submissions for which Cabinet has made a recommendation. These submissions are presented to Cabinet by the Minister for Correctional Services upon a recommendation for release being received from the Parole Board of South Australia.

4. Executive Council takes advice from recommendations made by Cabinet.

5. Yes, when it is necessary to do so.