A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about the financial stability of Corrections Corporation America and its potential impact on the Acacia-Wooraloo South Prison contract. The Minister assures adherence to the agreement's terms.

AnsweredQoN 547Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Justice

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(1) Has the Government had any discussions with the Corrections Corporation of Australia about the financial difficulties faced by its parent company, Corrections Corporation America? (2) Will the Minister assure the people of Western Australia that the financial problems facing the parent company will not cause it to try and extract a higher level of profits from the Acacia - Wooraloo South Prison than otherwise would be the case? (3) How will the Government ensure that this does not occur? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister

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Answered
21 September 2000
Response time
35 days
The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) Yes (2-3) The people of Western Australia can be assured that the agreement will be financially managed in strict accordance with the terms of the agreement.
(2) Will the Minister assure the people of Western Australia that the financial problems facing the parent company will not cause it to try and extract a higher level of profits from the Acacia - Wooraloo South Prison than otherwise would be the case? (3) How will the Government ensure that this does not occur? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) Yes (2-3) The people of Western Australia can be assured that the agreement will be financially managed in strict accordance with the terms of the agreement.
(3) How will the Government ensure that this does not occur? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) Yes (2-3) The people of Western Australia can be assured that the agreement will be financially managed in strict accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) Yes (2-3) The people of Western Australia can be assured that the agreement will be financially managed in strict accordance with the terms of the agreement.

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