Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2019-06-04 Daily Xml

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Keogh Case

In reply to the Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (1 May 2019).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised:

SAicorp's role is to ensure all claims made against the state are reviewed in their entirety, taking into account all relevant facts and information.

SAicorp obtain legal advice in respect of claims and recommendations made to me by SAicorp are based on that legal advice.

Prior to making a recommendation to me about payment to Mr Keogh, SAicorp received and carefully considered legal advice from the Crown Solicitor's Office and Senior Counsel.

The full history of the matter including the factual matters dealt with in the Solicitor-General's 2006 opinion and the subsequent quashing of Mr Keogh's conviction were all relevant to advice given.

That advice is privileged and I will not comment about what is in that advice.