A parliamentary question regarding the allocation of $35.1 million to the WA Police Force for COVID-19 operational costs, specifically addressing overtime payments and future financial year allocations. The answer provides a breakdown of overtime costs and funding for subsequent years.

AnsweredQoN 6388Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 September 2020
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety

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I refer to the $35.1 million to meet additional operational costs incurred by the WA Police Force during COVID-19, and ask: (a) Does this include overtime payments for police officers; (b) If yes to (a) how much of the $35.1 million was allocated for overtime; (c) If yes to (a) was this overtime outside the funds allocated for Operation Heat Shield; and (d) How much for additional operational costs has been allocated for each financial year from 2020-21 through to 2022-23?

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Answered
8 October 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
9 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) Yes
(b) $4.4 million
(c) Yes
(d) In addition to the $35.1 million, $21 million has been provided which includes for 2020-21 - $10.565 million, 2021-22 - $3.739 million, and for 2022-23 - $3.321 million.

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