Police Workplace Injury Claims

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:52): A supplementary question arising out of the minister's answer: can the minister indicate whether, when the Minister for Industrial Relations consulted departments, or his department consulted departments, about this proposed change, SAPOL expressed any concerns about the proposed change and, if so, what were those concerns? Secondly, what assurance, if any, has SAPOL been given in terms of the cost impact on their budget of the proposed change; that is, would there be any potential increase in the costs of providing those workers compensation services under the new arrangements compared to the current arrangements?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:53): The act of consulting that was done in and around this reform is a question entirely for the Minister for Industrial Relations (the Deputy Premier).

Members interjecting:

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS: The Deputy Premier, I understand, has consulted interested parties widely regarding this particular reform.