Question Time

Coronavirus, Travel

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:32): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding COVID. As the minister responsible, do you know precisely who made the decision to grant the 11 exemptions to Port Adelaide players' families and what the rationale was for that decision?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:32): The review by Mr Hunter from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet identified that the decision involved both the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer and the leader of the exemptions team. My understanding of Mr Hunter's review is that it was an exemption from the direction, not an approval of an essential traveller and, therefore, it is on broad terms, not specific terms.