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House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
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Mrs REDMOND (Heysen) (14:42): Does the Minister for Correctional Services stand by his statement to the house yesterday that he has 'not been the subject of a warrant for his arrest during the term of the Rann Labor government'? Courts Administration Authority records reveal that on 24 October 2002 an order to issue a warrant of arrest was recorded in the case of Modbury Press Pty Ltd v Tom Koutsantonis for a judgment debt of $3,887.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Gambling, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers, Minister Assisting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:42): I start again by saying that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with my past traffic infringements and is entirely a personal legal matter that does not bear on my duties as an MP or a minister. However, in the interests of openness considering recent events, I am prepared to provide some details to the house.

Members of parliament have disputes with printers, especially when you cannot use the material that they print for you. There was a court file I am aware of that mentions a warrant but I stress that this was never issued and the case did not progress. The matter relates to a dispute in 2002 over printing. There is a note on the case mentioning a warrant of arrest. The Courts Administration Authority informs me that this warrant was never issued and the case was not proceeded with.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Today, I have contacted Modbury Press. The company advised me that the matter was settled on 14 November 2002. However, a notice of discontinuance was never filed by the plaintiff or its lawyers with the courts—as I am advised, the usual process to close a case file. I have spoken today with Marshall Lawyers who represented Modbury Press at the time and they inform me that the failure to follow the notice of discontinuance was an oversight. I have arranged for such a notice to be filed with the court immediately. Members of parliament dispute with printers. It happens.

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The house will come to order.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, the deputy leader and the Attorney!

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