Police Cadets

The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (15:14): My question is to the Minister for Police. Will the minister assure the chamber that there has been no reduction in physical fitness standards required for recent and new cadet intakes at Fort Largs?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:15): I thank the honourable member for his important question. I have already personally had the opportunity to attend Fort Largs to have a good look at the facilities there and meet a large number of recently graduating cadets. I can assure you that to the naked eye it certainly appears as though all graduating cadets are in fine physical condition.

I am happy to take the question on notice with regard to specific requirements that are placed on applicants to the police force around physical requirements. However, to date I am not aware of such a reduction in standards, but I am more than happy to take it on notice and get a confirmed answer for the honourable member.