Hibbert Review

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:43): Further supplementary: to be clear, is the minister informing the chamber that the Hibbert report was commissioned and started without his knowledge?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:43): Is the Leader of the Opposition really suggesting that no clinician should investigate a matter, individual cases or systemic issues without the say-so of the minister? That's not my view. My view is that we rely on our clinicians to maintain the quality and safety standards of their organisations, and I welcome the fact that the SAAS executive team, led by David Place, commissioned the review.