Question Time

Australian Craniofacial Unit

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:28): My questions are for the Minister for Health and Wellbeing:

1. Since parliament last met, has the minister met with South Australian of the Year, Professor David David AC?

2. Has the minister given any assurances to Professor David that the government will not be implementing damaging changes to the Australian Craniofacial Unit and that his concerns would be addressed?

3. What action has been taken on this over the last two weeks?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:28): I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question. Professor David David and I did meet since the parliament last sat. We met on 9 July to discuss his concerns. It would be fair to say Professor David had a range of concerns, but I think the most acute would be in relation to the recruitment process for visiting medical officers for the Australian Craniofacial Unit. In response to those concerns, I have commissioned an independent review of the recruitment process. It has been undertaken by a senior corporate services officer from the Department of Human Services. I have been advised that my office received the independent review of the recruitment process earlier today. I will consider the report and make a statement after I have considered it.