Minda Juvenile Justice Centre Security Breach

The Hon. CARMEL TEBBUTT, by leave: During question time last week I was asked a number of questions in relation to the escape from Minda Juvenile Justice Centre. On more than one occasion I stated that six detainees were engaged in activities in the unit. This advice was provided to me by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Following receipt of the interim departmental report on the escape last Friday - an investigation I requested - I was advised that in addition to the six detainees engaged in activities in the unit a seventh detainee had requested to go to his room immediately following dinner. Technically, therefore, there were seven detainees at Minda Juvenile Justice Centre -

The Hon. Patricia Forsythe: Point of order: I understand the Minister sought leave to give a personal explanation, but I believe that the Minister is providing information to the House in the form of a ministerial statement.

The Hon. M. R. Egan: The honourable member is simply correcting information she gave to the House last week.

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Minister is making a personal explanation. She may proceed.

The Hon. CARMEL TEBBUTT: Technically, therefore, there were seven detainees at Minda Juvenile Justice Centre, although only six were engaged in activities at the estimated time of the escape. I apologise to honourable members for any misunderstanding my remarks may have caused.