❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses potential reforms to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003, including reviews, compensation for acquitted cases (referencing Constable Matt Butcher), and increasing compensation limits. The Attorney General's response indicates no current plans for these changes but acknowledges submissions.
AnsweredQoN 224Legislative Council
Asked
5 April 2011
Member
Portfolio
parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney General
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CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION ACT 2003 — REVIEW
I refer to calls by WA Homicide Victims Support Group spokesman, Simon Barr, for an urgent overhaul of the criminal injuries compensation laws. (1) Is the Attorney General undertaking a review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003? (2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN
I refer to calls by WA Homicide Victims Support Group spokesman, Simon Barr, for an urgent overhaul of the criminal injuries compensation laws. (1) Is the Attorney General undertaking a review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003? (2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(1) Is the Attorney General undertaking a review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003? (2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(4) No.
(1) Is the Attorney General undertaking a review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003? (2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(2) Does the Attorney General agree with Mr Barr that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act is in need of an urgent overhaul? (3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(3) Does the Attorney General intend to amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act so that criminal injuries compensation is payable to a person who is injured when there is an acquittal in the circumstances such as those that occurred in the case of Constable Matt Butcher? (4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(4) Does the Attorney General have plans to increase the maximum level of compensation from the current maximum of $75 000? Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(1)–(2) No. (3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(3) Some members have made submissions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General will consider these in the context of wider reforms for victims of crime and victim support services. (4) No.
(4) No.
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