House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2)
2015-12-02 Daily Xml

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Counterterrorism

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:40): My question is to the Minister for Police. How many South Australian police officers are dedicated to counterterrorism duties in South Australia and has this number increased this year?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:41): I would suggest that all of our police would get the appropriate terrorism-type related—

Mr Marshall interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: If you let me finish. All—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: All of our police would be made aware and receive the appropriate training for any terrorism or unrelated matter. In terms of the exact number of officers—

Mr Marshall interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The leader is warned.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: In terms of the exact number of police today working in that unit, I will get the details for the member.