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❓ Ms. Mettam questions the Minister regarding the Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre's capacity, occupancy, budget, and instances of unauthorised absence. The Minister provides factual answers.

AnsweredQoN 1339Legislative Assembly

Asked

10 September 2024

Member

Ms L. Mettam

Portfolio

Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering

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I refer to the Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre, and I ask: (a) What is the capacity of the centre; (b) What has been the average occupancy each month for the past 12 months; (c) What is the average length of stay per inmate; (d) Have any inmates been absent without authorised leave in the past 14 months; (e) Have any inmates been absent for longer than their authorised period of leave in the past 14 months; and (f) What is the annual operating budget for the centre?

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Answered

15 October 2024

Responded by

Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering

Response time

6 days

a)      Ten.
b)      From August 2023 to September 2024 the average occupancy has been three.
c)      Three years.
d)      No.
e)      No.
f)       For the 2024-25 financial year, the operating budget for the Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre is $4.055 million.

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