Dr. Pettitt questions the Minister for Corrective Services regarding the breakdown of expenditure allocated to 'Youth Facilities' in the 2023/24 State Budget, specifically inquiring if the funding pertains to facilities other than Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Unit 18. The Minister clarifies the allocation is for maintenance upgrades at Banksia Hill.

AnsweredQoN 1501Legislative Council
Asked
8 August 2023
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to Page 429 of Budget Paper 2 - Volume 2 of the 2023/24 State Budget , and I ask: (a) can the Minister please provide a breakdown of expenditure allocated in the 'Youth Facilities' line item; and (b) does this funding pertain to bail houses or any other facilities which are not Banksia Hill Detention Centre or Unit 18?

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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
The Department of Justice advise:
(a) The $349,000 is currently allocated for Maintenance Upgrades. Currently the Budget is allocated to:
·         $200,000 to upgrade the High Voltage Switches at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
·         The remaining $149,000 is currently being reviewed in line with the overall works being completed at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
(b) No.

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