In response to recent reports in the media, I have taken legal advice and reviewed the statement and related events.  

The Marshall Liberal Government is in the final stages of launching the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme trial, a key election commitment in the Government’s suite of policies to help prevent domestic violence across the state.

In respect of questions about Renewal SA Executives that the Government has received from both the media and the Opposition, I confirm that:

• I have enquired of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Mr Bruce Lander QC, as to whether there is any further information that can be made available on this matter. He confirmed that there is not.
• The Commissioner at this stage will not be making a public statement on the matter.

The Marshall Liberal Government will this week seek advice from the state’s leading legal, education, parenting and policing experts on ways to better protect children from bullying behaviour.

The Marshall Liberal Government will seek to repeal labour hire licensing laws introduced by the previous Labor Government, amid concerns over the effectiveness of the scheme.

Laws aimed at helping South Australians who were sexually or physically abused as children access compensation have passed State Parliament.

A new rapid response capability will be created thanks to the State Government freeing up frontline police from desk duties, as part of an election pledge.

The Marshall Liberal Government is delivering on its key election commitments to address the scourge of domestic violence, by investing more than $11.9 million over the next four years on a suite of measures to support women and children at risk.

A highly respected Queen’s Counsel with a background in both international and local commercial law has been appointed as South Australia’s newest District Court judge.

Tough new laws come into effect from today, aimed at better protecting children from exploitation by insidious predators.