House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-07-01 Daily Xml

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Asylum Seekers

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (15:21): A supplementary. Is the minister saying that he does not consider reports that seven young people, children and students at school, fleeing their homes and potentially being vulnerable is not worthy of seeking a briefing from the police who have been making comments on behalf of the government?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:22): Not at all. I have the utmost confidence in the police to do their job properly. If I was to seek a briefing on one matter and not another, I would then be accused of saying that one matter is more important than another. The police—

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is warned for the second and final time. Minister.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: I trust the police to bring matters to my attention which require my attention.