Question Time

Keogh Case

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): My question is to the Treasurer. Did the Treasurer ensure SAicorp took into account the then solicitor-general Chris Kourakis SC's legal opinion in regard to the murder of Anna-Jane Cheney before SAicorp were instructed to pay the accused murderer, Mr Henry Keogh, more than $2½ million of taxpayers' money?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:20): I will have to take on notice what access to information SAicorp had prior to the change of government. I can indicate that, in relation to this particular document, as an incoming government minister I wasn't entitled to access to this particular document. Whether or not government officers under the former government had access to the document or not, I would need to take advice.