House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-05-06 Daily Xml

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Correctional Services

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (16:45): Supplementary: given the minister's answer, has the minister sought advice from his department if there have been any other prisoners detained in similar circumstances without the appropriate ministerial approval?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (16:45): I would like to thank the honourable member for the question. The only one which has been brought to my attention is the one about Mr Fox and I am pursuing a response.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan: Have you sought advice?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: If I can answer the question without interruption that would help. The only matter which has been—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: As I indicated, the only matter which has been brought to my attention and which I am aware of is the case of Mr Fox. There are other investigations ongoing at the moment, and when they are reported on I will advise the house.