❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding state government funding and programs to combat graffiti. The government defends its current funding and review processes.
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(b) specifically, what State government funding is allocated to State and/or local authorities to combat this problem; (c) does the Government accept that the campaign to combat graffiti is under-funded and if so when can an increase be expected; (d) how long has it been since the present anti-graffiti program has been reviewed; and (e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
(c) does the Government accept that the campaign to combat graffiti is under-funded and if so when can an increase be expected; (d) how long has it been since the present anti-graffiti program has been reviewed; and (e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
(d) how long has it been since the present anti-graffiti program has been reviewed; and (e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
(e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/ytd All cleared 991 988 1,790 1,444 1,463 861 Apprehended 865 723 1,217 992 1,051 658 (b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(c) does the Government accept that the campaign to combat graffiti is under-funded and if so when can an increase be expected; (d) how long has it been since the present anti-graffiti program has been reviewed; and (e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
(d) how long has it been since the present anti-graffiti program has been reviewed; and (e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
(e) will the Minister consider reporting to Parliament on the adequacy or inadequacy of existing programs?
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/ytd All cleared 991 988 1,790 1,444 1,463 861 Apprehended 865 723 1,217 992 1,051 658 (b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements. Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia. (c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia. (d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes. (e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
(e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
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Answered
31 July 2001
Response time
70 days
(a) The following statistics are obtained from Crime Statistic Unit at BCI which indicate offences cleared and offenders apprehended.
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/ytd
All cleared 991 988 1,790 1,444 1,463 861
Apprehended 865 723 1,217 992 1,051 658
(b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements.
Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia.
(c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia.
(d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes.
(e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/ytd
All cleared 991 988 1,790 1,444 1,463 861
Apprehended 865 723 1,217 992 1,051 658
(b) In 2000/01, recurrent funding of $400 000 was allocated to the Graffiti Program, which is managed through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Local authorities allocate funding for graffiti management based on specific local requirements.
Other State Government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Service, Department of Education, TAFE colleges, Western Power, Department of Transport, Department of Housing and Main Roads allocate budgets internally in dealing with graffiti vandalism within Western Australia.
(c) No. The Graffiti Program is a community-based program, which engages the active involvement of State and local government agencies, and the community. It provides a coordination role to combat the defacing of public and private property, extends partnerships with local authorities to rapidly remove graffiti, creates diversion opportunities for youth and educates school students to assist in the reduction of the instances of graffiti in Western Australia.
(d) The Graffiti Program is reviewed on a regular basis through the preparation of performance management information for budgeting and external reporting purposes.
(e) The Government will continue to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of its outputs through published performance information in annual estimates and annual reports.
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