Community Visitor Scheme

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:28): A further supplementary: has the minister contributed to the review or been a part of the review and made suggestions as to what the minister thinks should happen beyond the time remaining for funding?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:29): I understand that the Department of Human Services has had some involvement in this and has provided input through that. I would need to double-check whether I have corresponded with them directly myself. It is well known that I am supportive of the Community Visitor Scheme because, indeed, I am very proud of the fact that I introduced the first legislation into parliament to support the Community Visitor Scheme. So my views are well known on this and have been expressed many times.