Hon Tjorn Sibma asks about the annual cost to WA taxpayers for police management and supervision of a released serial child sex offender ('MDG') under a supervision order with 49 conditions. The WA Police Force estimates the cost at approximately $40,000 per annum, varying by individual.

AnsweredQoN 2191Legislative Council
Asked
5 June 2019
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to reports that a 65 year old serial child sex offender 'MDG' has been released into the community on a supervision order which directs compliance with 49 conditions, and I ask, what will be the full financial cost, on a yearly basis, to the Western Australian taxpayer of the Western Australia Police Force's management and supervision of 'MGD' in the community in a manner which ensures his compliance with all conditions of his release?

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Answered
7 August 2019
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
12 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise the estimated cost of managing a dangerous sex offender (DSO) is approximately $40,000.00 per annum. It is also advised that the cost to manage an individual DSO will vary.

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