Disability Services

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:27): Supplementary arising from the answer: what obligations, particularly mandated legislative obligations specifically under the Disability Services (Community Visitor Scheme) Regulations, does the Principal Community Visitor have to inform you, as minister, of serious incidents or matters of concern that come to their attention?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:27): This is a technical—my understanding is that legal advice has been sought about what her obligations are in relation to these matters. My understanding is that because Ann Marie Smith was not a client within the state jurisdiction there was no obligation to provide that to the Minister for Human Services.