Hon Peter Collier seeks clarification on the specific mental health support services for police that have increased by 45% since 2019, following previous responses on the matter. The Minister confirms an increase from 15 to 22 services, equating to a 46.6% increase.

AnsweredQoN 969Legislative Council
Asked
31 August 2023
Portfolio
Police

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POLICE — MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
969. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer the minister to his
response to question on notice 1263 answered on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, in
particular, the line ''with a 45 per cent increase in service options
available since 2019'', and to the response to supplementary information
provided at the police budget estimates hearing on Thursday, 29 June 2023. What
specific services have been increased by 45 per cent since 2019 across the
scope of health, welfare and safety services?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police.
As previously advised to the
honourable member, there has been an overall growth in services both internal
and external, increasing from 15 to 22, which equates to a 46.6 per cent
increase in overall service options available since 2019.

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