❓ Hon ED DERMER asks about WA Police cost recovery for special events. Hon PETER COLLIER responds that criteria are developed but charging hasn't begun due to pending legislation, no revenue has been recovered, and consultation with industry is ongoing.
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WA POLICE — COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL EVENT PRESENCE
I refer to the 2009-10 budget and, in particular, to the entry under the police budget, “Cost Recovery from Police Presence at Special Events”, which was predicted to produce savings of $625 000 in the current financial year. (1) Have criteria been developed and implemented for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers; and, if so, what are they? (2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to the 2009-10 budget and, in particular, to the entry under the police budget, “Cost Recovery from Police Presence at Special Events”, which was predicted to produce savings of $625 000 in the current financial year. (1) Have criteria been developed and implemented for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers; and, if so, what are they? (2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(1) Have criteria been developed and implemented for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers; and, if so, what are they? (2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(1) Have criteria been developed and implemented for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers; and, if so, what are they? (2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(2) Has Western Australia Police begun charging promoters? (3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(3) What amount has been recovered so far this financial year? (4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(4) Have any promoters been approached and told that the police will no longer be attending events? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(1) Criteria have been developed for when cost recovery will be sought from event organisers. In terms of the criteria, it is considered that the user-pay principle should apply to the provision of policing services in cases when charges are made for admission to the event or participation in the event, the event is commercial in nature, or when the event is commercially promoted or sponsored. Additionally, WA Police accepts that the fees are not subject to events considered charitable in the context of the Charitable Collections Act 1946, community events where the financial gain is for the benefit of local institutions or communities, or government-sponsored events, being events sponsored by local, state or federal governments that provide significant economic or media benefits to Western Australia. To ensure that there is appropriate control over the costs that are to be levied, it is intended that the fees to be charged be detailed in the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981. It should further be noted that the fees are to be determined on a cost-recovery basis only, including relevant on-costs; the fees are to be treated as retained revenue for WA Police to assist in covering the cost of providing the policing and associated resources; and the commissioner will have the ability to waive or refund fees in whole or in part, where considered appropriate, noting that regulation 22 of the Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 presently contains such a provision. This provision is similar to the Police Regulation Act 1958, Victoria, and the Police Act 1990, New South Wales. (2) Not yet. This is due to the fact that WA Police is awaiting the passage of the legislation that amends the Police Act 1892 so charges for special events can be levied. The legislation has not yet been introduced into Parliament. The relevant bill is being drafted and is expected to be ready for introduction into Parliament in early 2010. (3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(3) None. (4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
(4) No promoters have been advised that police will no longer be attending events. However, WA Police has undertaken ongoing consultation with the Events Industry Association, which is the overarching body for concert and other entertainment event promoters in relation to this proposal. WA Police has consulted with Eventscorp, which has agreed to this proposal. Previously, Western Australia Police consulted with the Western Australian Cricket Association, which manages international and domestic cricket fixtures; ALLLIA Venue Management, which manages events at ME Bank Stadium, including Perth Glory Soccer Club matches; Rugby WA, which manages the Super 14s and international Rugby matches; the Western Australian Football Commission, which manages Australian Football League fixtures and Western Australian Football League fixtures; and various concert promoters. WACA and ALLLIA were both supportive of the fee proposal on the basis that it provides them with some degree of certainty as to the numbers of police provided at their sporting events.
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