Question regarding the establishment of a Children's Court Clinic and a secure mental health facility for children in WA, similar to Victoria's model and the Frankland Centre, respectively. The Attorney General provides an update on progress.

AnsweredQoN 5253Legislative Council
Asked
7 March 2012
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Attorney General

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I refer to my question without notice No. 265 of 7 April 2011 to the Attorney General, and ask -
(1) Has the Attorney General directed an examination of the operation of the Children's Court Clinic in Victoria with a view to ascertaining whether it is appropriate for there to be a similar clinic in Western Australia?
(2) Has the Attorney General raised the issue of the establishment of a secure facility for children under 18 years of age, similar to the Frankland Centre, with the Minister for Mental Health?

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Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Attorney General
Response time
55 days
(1) The Attorney General has not directed an examination as the Mental Health Commission and the Department of the Attorney General are examining the provision of mental health services for the Children's Court.
(2) The issue of a secure facility, similar to the Frankland Centre for children under 18 years of age has been raised with the Minister for Mental Health. The Mental Health Commission is engaged with a range of other agencies in investigating the need for future forensic inpatient services for adults and children.
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