Hon. Alison Xamon questions the Minister for Corrective Services regarding the interpretation of Marlon Noble's release conditions, specifically concerning 24-hour supervision. The Minister clarifies the MIARB's stance and available avenues for challenge.

AnsweredQoN 92Legislative Council
Asked
21 March 2012
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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MARLON NOBLE
92. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to Mr Marlon Noble's conditions of release as
stipulated by the Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board, which make no
reference to Mr Noble requiring 24-hour-a-day supervision.
(1) Has
somebody within the department or in any organisation contracted by the
department made the decision to interpret the MIARB conditions of release to
mean that Mr Noble needs to be supervised 24 hours a day?
(2) If yes to (1), who has made this decision?
(3) If no to (1), why are Mr Noble and his advocates being
told that this is now a requirement?
(4) If yes to (1), what avenues are available to Mr Noble and
his advocates to challenge this decision?
(5) Please
name which advocates are recognised as having the authority to speak on behalf
of Mr Marlon Noble and to challenge this decision and any other decisions made
by the Department of Corrective Services in regards to Mr Noble.

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1) The MIARB
has made it very clear to the department that its conditions mean 24-hour supervision.
Regional home care services are funded by the Disability Services Commission to
provide 24/7 support to Mr Noble. This includes residential and community
support. This proposal was included in the release plan submission to the MIARB
prior to Mr Noble's release.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.
(4) Mr Noble or his advocates can apply to the MIARB.
(5) There are no formally recognised advocates who have the
authority to speak on behalf of Mr Noble.

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