Community Visitor Scheme

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): A further supplementary: can the minister inform the chamber what the existing state federal funding mix is for the visitor scheme?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:29): I think the honourable member once again demonstrates that the Labor Party doesn't understand what is taking place with the NDIS. Prior to the full rollout, which was due to take place on 30 June this year, the South Australian government was responsible for the regulation of disability services. That has now transferred to the Quality and Safeguards Commission, as of 1 July.

Our advice, as I said in my substantive response, is that we understand from legal advice that the Community Visitor Scheme does not have jurisdiction to continue to compulsorily enter services, or without the willingness of the provider, although a number of providers have, and the CBS has reported to us that most providers are more than happy for the community visitor to continue to enter premises because they certainly see it as a value-added role as issues are often identified through the scheme that they weren't aware of. It has heretofore been completely funded by the state government. The federal government is responsible for the Quality and Safeguards Commission, which is its own agency.