Hon Nick Goiran asks about the decision-making process, scope, and documentation related to temporary indemnities granted to non-government organisations providing out-of-home care and youth homelessness services. The Minister agrees to table a briefing note.

AnsweredQoN 1022Legislative Council
Asked
13 October 2022
Portfolio
Community Services

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I refer to question without notice 767, asked on 31 August 2022, regarding temporary indemnities
to certain non-government organisations, and I ask: (a) who made the decision in November 2021 to grant the temporary indemnities for 12 months; (b) on what date was the Minister first informed of the decision; (c) which non-government organisations are covered by these temporary indemnities; and (d) will the Minister table the most recent briefing note or similar document she has received about these temporary indemnities, which are set to expire next month?

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Answered
15 November 2022
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Community Services
Response time
7 days
1-3. On 1 November 2021, the State Government approved the provision of temporary indemnities for a period of 12 months (until November 2022). The temporary indemnity applies to claims of alleged incidents of physical and sexual abuse against children for non-government organisations contracted by the Department of Communities to provide out-of-home care and youth homelessness accommodation services in Western Australia.
4. Yes.

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