Hon Alison Xamon asks about the distribution of the outstanding balance from the $2 million Criminal Property Confiscation Grants fund. The Attorney General responds that no agreement has been reached yet, pending discussions between relevant parties.

AnsweredQoN 1203Legislative Council
Asked
8 May 2018
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Attorney General

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I
refer to the $2 million drawn from the Criminal Property Confiscation Grants
fund, and I ask: (a) has
agreement been reached regarding the distribution of the outstanding balance
from the $2 million; (b) if yes to (a): (i) which
organisations will receive funds and how much will each organisation receive; (ii) who
was consulted in this decision making; and (iii) when
will the money be distributed; and (c) if
no to (a), why not?

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Answered
12 June 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Attorney General
Response time
6 days
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The distribution of funds will be made following tripartite discussions involving the Department of Justice, Legal Aid WA and the Community Legal Centres Association (WA). These discussions are expected to take place shortly as the new Director of Legal Aid only commenced on 7 May 2018. The $2 million allocation is applicable to the 2018/19 financial year.

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