Legislative Council Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1) 54 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Kennewell, Mr G. Kennewell, Mr G. The Hon. F. PANGALLO Legislative Council Kennewell, Mr G. In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO (6 June 2018). The Hon. R.I. LUCAS Legislative Council Kennewell, Mr G. The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been provided the following advice: This relates to a prosecution that has been handled to date by South Australia Police (SAPOL). The Director of Public Prosecutions has not had any involvement in this matter. To that end, I have sought information from the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services who has informed me that he has been advised SAPOL is currently conducting a review. As the Minister for Police is the responsible minister for SAPOL, the Attorney-General has not sought a briefing. SAPOL is the independent prosecuting authority responsible for determining whether the charges will proceed or not. It is therefore outside of the Attorney-General's remit to influence the application of SAPOL's resources to expedite the determination of this matter. Similarly, it is also outside of the Attorney-General's remit to influence, or be seen to influence, the outcome of the review. The decision of whether or not to prosecute is solely a matter for SAPOL. As part of SAPOL's review into this matter, I am advised that police will consider whether there is a reasonable prospect of obtaining a conviction and if the prosecution of Mr Kennewell is in the public interest. A decision will be made prior to Mr Kennewell's next appearance in the Magistrates Court.