Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
2021-05-12 Daily Xml

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Question Time

Youth Death, Port Lincoln

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:18): My question is to the Minister for Human Services regarding human services. Minister, have you now been briefed regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the 13-year-old child in Port Lincoln yesterday? In particular, what was the knowledge or involvement of any of your agencies or their NGO service providers with the children or their families linked to yesterday's tragedy?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:19): I thank the honourable member for his question. I was made aware of this matter yesterday morning by the Chief Executive of the Department of Human Services. As this matter is under the investigation of the police, I am not going to comment any further.