Hon Ray Halligan questions the Attorney General regarding the implementation of administrative improvements recommended by the Auditor General for the Legal Aid Commission, seeking timelines, reassessment plans, and impact estimates.

AnsweredQoN 5003Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2007
Portfolio
Attorney General

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(1) When will the administrative improvements recommended by the Auditor General for the Legal Aid Commission be implemented?
(2) Is it proposed to re-assess procedures after the improvements have been made?
(3) If yes to (2), when?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
(5) Is there any estimate of the number of people who missed out on assistance as a result of the weaknesses identified by the Auditor General?
(6) If yes to (5), is there any estimate of the amount of the funds involved?
(7) Is there any indication of people having been overpaid as a result of the administrative weaknesses identified by the Auditor General?

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Answered
4 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Attorney General
Response time
21 days
(1) Progressively over the next twelve months.
(2) Yes.
(3) A report to the Public Accounts Committee is to be provided by 30 July 2008 outlining specific details of progress toward implementation.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) No.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) No.
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