❓ Hon Stephen Dawson asks about the WA Government's review of the Stolen Wages Scheme's effectiveness and opportunities for affected individuals and the community to participate. The Government states no review has been undertaken and the scheme will not be reopened.
AnsweredQoN 2541Legislative Council
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In relation to the Stolen Wages Scheme Western Australia: (a) what steps has the Government taken, so far, to review the effectiveness of the scheme; (b) what opportunities has the Government provided or facilitated for those directly affected by the scheme to be involved in reviewing the effectiveness of the scheme; and (c) what opportunities has the Government provided or facilitated for the community as a whole to be involved in reviewing the effectiveness of the scheme?
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Answered
18 March 2015
Responded by
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
29 days
(a) None. The Western Australian Stolen Wages Reparation Scheme will not be reviewed or reopened. The ex gratia payment offered was not an attempt to repay wages that were withheld, but rather an acknowledgement that the practice of stolen wages did occur.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
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