Question Time

Australian Craniofacial Unit

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:18): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Will the minister advise whether he has had discussions with South Australian of the Year, Professor David David AC, about his concerns regarding changes that are being imposed on the world-renowned Australian Craniofacial Unit? In particular, will the minister firstly outline what these changes are; secondly, advise how the unit is being impacted by SA Health's decision to not reappoint a senior oral surgeon after the end of the financial year on 30 June; and thirdly, confirm whether the unit will no longer be supporting any overseas humanitarian cases that have been part of the world-renowned unit for the past 44 years?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:19): I have had contact from Professor David, as has the Premier. I understand the Premier has had discussions with the professor, and I am in the process of receiving advice in response to the communications from Professor David.