House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
2009-05-12 Daily Xml

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MALVERN POLICE STATION

Mr PISONI (Unley) (15:11): My question is to the Minister for Police.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr PISONI: Can the minister confirm that the staffing and operating hours of the Malvern Police Station will again be reduced and that it will soon be open only Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr PISONI: In the past 18 months, the Malvern Police Station has had its operating hours reduced from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week, to the current hours of 8am to 7pm. A looming further reduction in hours is of concern as the figures in the area reflect a significant increase in crime.

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (15:12): Unfortunately, I missed the first part of the question, but I gained—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT: —yes, I know—from the explanation that it was about Malvern Police Station. I will seek the advice of the commissioner and come back with that information for the member.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!