Hon Peter Collier's question regarding Broome Regional Prison's staffing levels reveals discrepancies between allocated and actual FTE, and highlights staff turnover. The response indicates staffing challenges at the prison.

AnsweredQoN 1559Legislative Council
Asked
29 August 2023
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Corrective Services

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I refer to Broome Regional Prison, and I ask: (a) what was the total allocated FTE on 1 January, 2022 and 1 January, 2023; (b) what was the actual FTE on 1 January, 2022 and 1 January, 2023; and (c) how many staff resigned in 2022 and 2023 (to date)?

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Answered
10 October 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
The Department of Justice advise:
a)
18 FTE: 1 January 2002 and 1 January 2023.
b)
17 FTE: 1 January 2022 and 15 FTE: 1 January 2023.
c)
16 from 1 January 2022 to 17 August 2023 inclusive of resignation; retirements and transfer to another agency. Also incorporates both prison officers and public servants.

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