Question regarding the inclusion of cadet service in the WA Police Redress Scheme, including the decision-making process, impact on applications, funding implications, and completion timeframe. The answer clarifies the date of the decision, approval method, number of affected applicants, funding requirements, and completion timeframe.

AnsweredQoN 6209Legislative Assembly
Asked
28 May 2020
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety

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I refer to the Western Australian Police Redress Scheme, and ask: (a) On what date did the Western Australian government
decide that cadet service will now be included towards the total length of
service; (b) Did cabinet need to approve this adjustment to the
redress scheme, or was it a ministerial direction; (c) How many applications are anticipated to be impacted
by this change; (d) As a consequence, will additional funding from Treasury be required; and (e) What is the new anticipated timeframe for the redress
scheme to be finalised and completed?

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Answered
12 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
8 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) 4 May 2020.
(b) By Ministerial approval.
(c) An estimated 30 eligible applicants have Cadet service.
(d) No. The inclusion of Cadet service may only affect the outcome in some cases.
(e) As soon as possible.

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