Mr Katsambanis questions the cost of the Police Redress Scheme, including redress payments, consultant fees, advertising, panel member payments, administrative costs, and review process expenses. The WA Police Force provides partial cost breakdowns, noting the scheme is ongoing.

AnsweredQoN 5980Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 February 2020
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the State Government’s Police Redress Scheme and its administrative expense,
and ask: (a) What was the total
cost of the redress scheme; (b) How much was paid in
redress to former police officers; (c) How much, if any, was
paid to consultants; (d) How
much was incurred in advertising costs; (e) The total amount paid
to members of the Independent Assessment Panel; (f) The total amount in
administrative costs; (g) The total cost of the
review process; (h) What additional funds
were provided to the redress scheme to facilitate the review process; (i) Who conducted the
review process; and (j) How much was paid to
those conducting the review?

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Answered
17 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a)        A total cost cannot be provided until the Scheme and costs have been finalised.
(b)        $16.094 million was allocated to applicants through the offer process.
(c)        As at 25 February 2020, remuneration for the Independent Assessment Panel (IAP) is $99,513.
(d)       $2,190.
(e)        As at 25 February 2020, remuneration of IAP members is Dr Karl O’Callaghan - $29,537; Ms Susan Barrera - $29,221; and Ms Lilly Cvijic - $40,755.
(f)        As at 25 February 2020, costs of operating the Scheme, including the IAP remuneration, are $438,102.
(g)-(j)   The review process is currently underway. No additional funds have been required. The review process is undertaken by the IAP and an Independent Assessor.

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