Domestic Violence

In reply to the Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (9 June 2016).

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I am advised that:

South Australia Police (SAPOL) statistics are not specifically audited for correctness, but they are quality assured both internally and externally through the ongoing provision to, and discussion with, the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

SAPOL's Senior Business Analyst, who leads the Specialist Statistical Unit which prepares SAPOL’s crime statistics, is a member of the National Police Statisticians Group (NPSG). The NPSG meets annually to discuss police crime statistics, problem solve any issues, and share any data improvements at state levels.

The Commissioner of Police is a member of the National Crime Statistics Unit Board (NCSUB). The NCSUB forms part of the National Centre for Crime and Justice Statistics (NCCJS) within the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is responsible for the production of comparable national crime statistics across all Australian jurisdictions. The information compiled within the NCCJS is in accordance with national standards and classifications as endorsed by COAG.