This question seeks data on Legal Aid funding for Magistrates Court cases in WA during 2015-2016, specifically regarding application numbers, approval rates, and the maximum funding amount provided. The Attorney General provided a factual response.

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5 April 2016
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(1) In 2015-2016, how many applications for funding for matters before the Magistrates Court were received by Legal Aid? (2) How many of the applications referred to in (1), received Legal Aid funding? (3) What was the maximum Legal Aid funding provided for a case before the Magistrates Court in 2015-2016?

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21 June 2016
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77 days
(1) - 1,883
(2) - 911
(3) - $11,858.80 exclusive of GST

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