Police Stations

The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (15:24): Supplementary from the minister's answer: do I tell the people of Moonta that you are satisfied that the police response is adequate and that they really have no reason to complain because of the wonderful resources you are providing?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:24): I do think it would be entirely appropriate for the Hon. Mr Stephens, when he's out and about in the community of Moonta, to explain to those residents that the government is doing everything it can to ensure that SAPOL has all the resources it needs to be able to tackle crime in their area. If the honourable member feels fit to do so, he could express his confidence in the police commissioner in doing everything he reasonably can to be able to get the job done. If he doesn't have that confidence, he doesn't have to say it, but I look forward to seeing those remarks on the public record.