❓ Hon. Sally Talbot questions the Attorney General regarding the Youth Justice Board's visits to the Kimberley region and discussions about the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre's juvenile justice diversion framework. The response indicates no visit has occurred yet, and the Minister is aware of the framework but awaiting review by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs.
AnsweredQoN 732Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
YOUTH
JUSTICE BOARD — VISITS TO KIMBERLEY
732. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the
Attorney General representing the Minister for Corrective Services:
(1) Has the Youth Justice Board visited the Kimberley yet?
(2) If so, what meetings were held in which locations?
(3) If not, when will the visit take place and what meetings
are scheduled?
(4) What
discussions have taken place between members of the Youth Justice Board or its
secretariat about the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre's
juvenile justice diversion scoping and theoretical framework?
(5) What was the outcome of these discussions?
JUSTICE BOARD — VISITS TO KIMBERLEY
732. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the
Attorney General representing the Minister for Corrective Services:
(1) Has the Youth Justice Board visited the Kimberley yet?
(2) If so, what meetings were held in which locations?
(3) If not, when will the visit take place and what meetings
are scheduled?
(4) What
discussions have taken place between members of the Youth Justice Board or its
secretariat about the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre's
juvenile justice diversion scoping and theoretical framework?
(5) What was the outcome of these discussions?
AnswerView source ↗
On behalf of the Minister for Corrective Services I thank the
honourable member for some notice of this question.
The Department for Corrective Services advises —
(1)–(3)
No. It is intended that the board will visit regional areas. The Youth Justice
Board first met on 10 April 2014. The focus has been on the review of the Young
Offenders Act 1994. The board has been briefed by the president of the Children's
Court, His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds.
(4)–(5)
The Minister for Corrective Services has received a copy of the scoping and
theoretical framework undertaken by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture
Centre. He has been advised by the Department for Corrective Services that the
Department of Aboriginal Affairs is currently reviewing the work.
In addition to the work of the Youth
Justice Board, the Department of Corrective Services is undertaking a review of
diversion services and programs. The department will consider applications for
programs and services following this review. Tenders will be publicly sought
through the government tender process consistent with the State Supply
Commission Act 1991.
honourable member for some notice of this question.
The Department for Corrective Services advises —
(1)–(3)
No. It is intended that the board will visit regional areas. The Youth Justice
Board first met on 10 April 2014. The focus has been on the review of the Young
Offenders Act 1994. The board has been briefed by the president of the Children's
Court, His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds.
(4)–(5)
The Minister for Corrective Services has received a copy of the scoping and
theoretical framework undertaken by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture
Centre. He has been advised by the Department for Corrective Services that the
Department of Aboriginal Affairs is currently reviewing the work.
In addition to the work of the Youth
Justice Board, the Department of Corrective Services is undertaking a review of
diversion services and programs. The department will consider applications for
programs and services following this review. Tenders will be publicly sought
through the government tender process consistent with the State Supply
Commission Act 1991.
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