❓ Hon Peter Foss questions the Attorney General regarding the cancellation of support for the Aboriginal Justice Council (AJC), specifically inquiring about reporting responsibilities and reallocation of funds. The Attorney General clarifies reporting responsibilities and states funds were returned to Treasury.
AnsweredQoN 351Legislative Council
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I refer to the cancellation of support for the Aboriginal Justice Council (AJC) -
(1) Who will report on Government compliance with matters contained in previous reports of the AJC?
(2) Who will in future report on compliance with the report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Aboriginal Justice Plan?
(3) Where have the moneys previously allocated to the AJC been reallocated?
(1) Who will report on Government compliance with matters contained in previous reports of the AJC?
(2) Who will in future report on compliance with the report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Aboriginal Justice Plan?
(3) Where have the moneys previously allocated to the AJC been reallocated?
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Answered
4 March 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Attorney General
Response time
76 days
2. The Department of Indigenous Affairs will maintain responsibility for reporting to Government and Parliament on the implementation of the recommendations on the Royal Commission Into Aboriginal Deaths In Custody. Under the Statement of Commitment Partnership Framework provision is made for the development of a justice agreement. The Royal Commission Into Aboriginal Deaths In Custody, the Ministerial Summit Into Indigenous Deaths in Custody and the Aboriginal Justice Plan, will inform work currently being undertaken on the development of such an agreement. 3. Moneys allocated for the Aboriginal Justice Council have been returned to Treasury.
3. Moneys allocated for the Aboriginal Justice Council have been returned to Treasury.
3. Moneys allocated for the Aboriginal Justice Council have been returned to Treasury.
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