❓ Question seeks information on the timeline and review process of the WA Stolen Wages Reparation Scheme. The answer clarifies the scheme's immediate commencement upon announcement and confirms no review or reopening will occur.
AnsweredQoN 2154Legislative Council
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I refer to the Stolen Wages Scheme, and I ask: (a) what was the period of time between the Government’s formal announcement of the scheme and the commencement of the scheme; and (b) what steps has the Government taken so far, to review the effectiveness of the scheme?
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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
40 days
(a) The Western Australian Stolen Wages Reparation Scheme (the Scheme) was open for applications simultaneously with the Government's formal announcement on 6 March 2012.
(b) The Scheme will not be reviewed or reopened. It should be noted that 2,026 applications were received for the Scheme, of which 1,276 were assessed as eligible. Applicants assessed by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs as being ineligible were provided with an opportunity to apply for a review of their application by an independent panel, appointed to oversee the review process.
(b) The Scheme will not be reviewed or reopened. It should be noted that 2,026 applications were received for the Scheme, of which 1,276 were assessed as eligible. Applicants assessed by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs as being ineligible were provided with an opportunity to apply for a review of their application by an independent panel, appointed to oversee the review process.
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