Homelessness

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:12): Supplementary to the minister arising from the answer to the question: do staff working in this particular area of the minister's department, or in fact any other area, require a working with children check or police checks?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:12): My understanding is that those who work in the youth sector certainly will. I can double-check as to the other staff as well, but, generally speaking, it is those people who specifically work with children and young people who need working with children checks. I will seek a response from the department in relation to other parts of the sector. Also, just while I am thinking on my feet, more than likely people in the domestic violence sector will require them as well, because that often involves children. I will double-check what the situation is and provide a more detailed response for the member.