House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
2008-09-11 Daily Xml

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IRIS SYSTEMS

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): My question is to the Minister for Health. When was the minister first informed, and by whom, that an investigation into the government's dealings with IRIS 2 systems was being undertaken by the Attorney-General's Government Investigations Unit?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts) (14:20): I would have to check my records, obviously, to get the detailed information. I am happy to do that for the honourable member. The issues relating to IMVS and the allegations are unsubstantiated. They are unproved at this stage. I understand these matters are being investigated by the fraud squad in the police department. I am happy to get a fuller briefing for the honourable member, but it is a matter for appropriate investigation at that level.

It would be very unwise for members and me to make accusations without a proper level of investigation. In any event, this matter is the subject of an ongoing investigation. I do not want the investigation compromised by statements which might make it difficult subsequently for the investigators. I am being cautious in relation to this matter, but I am happy to get a greater level of information for the honourable member. In relation to the particular time, I can say it is some time ago but I cannot recall exactly when. I will get that information for the honourable member.