Question on Notice regarding the average wage and salary variations of custodial staff at Banksia Hill Detention Centre over the past 12 months. The answer provides specific figures on average wages and the number of staff exceeding salary thresholds.

AnsweredQoN 1473Legislative Council
Asked
13 June 2023
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit, and I ask: (a) what was the average wage of custodial staff at these facilities over the previous 12 months; and (b) did any staff receive a salary last financial year, that was: (i) more than 50 per cent of their base salary and, if so, how many; and (ii) more than double their base salary and, if so, how many?

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Answered
29 August 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
16 days
The Department of Justice advises:
a)      $105,098.39
b)      (i) 100 (between 50 per cent and 100 per cent above base salary)
(ii) 30

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