❓ The Minister for Police denies meeting with Senator Scullion regarding a proposed Centrelink deduction system for fine defaulters as an alternative to jail time, stating the matter falls under the Attorney-General's responsibility.
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(1) Did the Minister for Police meet with Senator Nigel Scullion, Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs to discuss a capped 14 per cent deduction from Centrelink instead of jail time for fine defaulters? (2) If yes to (1), what was the outcome of the meeting?
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Answered
11 August 2015
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
56 days
The
Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement
Act 1994
falls
under the responsibility of the Attorney-General.
(1) No.
(2) Not Applicable.
Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement
Act 1994
falls
under the responsibility of the Attorney-General.
(1) No.
(2) Not Applicable.
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