Question on Notice regarding WA government preparedness for the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). The Premier's department has consulted with relevant agencies, but awaits formal advice from the Commonwealth Attorney General.

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20 April 2010
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(1) What measures have been taken by the Premier’s department to prepare for the imminent ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) by the Australian Government and to ensure compliance by Western Australian government agencies?
(2) Has the Premier received advice as to the implications, both administrative and financial, of OPCAT for the current operations of the Western Australian government; and
(a) if so, what are they?

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Answered
18 May 2010
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28 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(1) The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has consulted with relevant Government agencies as required.
(2-2a) No. The Commonwealth Attorney General has not yet formally advised States and Territories of the proposed National Preventative Mechanism models on which he wishes to consult.
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