Child Protection

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:47): My question is to the Minister for Human Services regarding screenings. Can the minister confirm whether Matthew James McIntyre, who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl, had a screening check from her agency at the time of his arrest or conviction? Is the minister concerned by comments from her acting chief executive that there may be over 100,000 people in South Australia who should have a screening but do not?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:48): I thank the honourable member for her question. I can advise the house that my department has followed up to check on this matter, but due to advice from my department I am unable to comment further on those details.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Bourke, supplementary.