❓ Hon George Cash asks the Minister for Community Development about legal cases involving the Department. The answer details various court proceedings the Department is involved in, ranging from abuse claims to child care licensing and inheritance matters.
AnsweredQoN 619Legislative Council
Asked
1 April 2003
Member
Portfolio
Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
QuestionView source ↗
(b) 2002; or (c) 2003?
(c) 2003?
(c) 2003?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 May 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
Response time
36 days
This list is therefore confined to other cases in which the Department for Community Development has been a party, either in its own right or on behalf of a child in its care. · A person is pursuing a claim in the District Court for damages arising from a request for assistance in relation to an elderly relative. The claim was struck out in 1997 but the plaintiff is seeking to appeal that decision out of time. · Two young people (former wards) are seeking damages in the Supreme Court for abuse sustained while in care. · Foster carers are pursuing an action in the Supreme Court regarding the placement of a ward. · Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Two young people (former wards) are seeking damages in the Supreme Court for abuse sustained while in care. · Foster carers are pursuing an action in the Supreme Court regarding the placement of a ward. · Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Foster carers are pursuing an action in the Supreme Court regarding the placement of a ward. · Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Two young people (former wards) are seeking damages in the Supreme Court for abuse sustained while in care. · Foster carers are pursuing an action in the Supreme Court regarding the placement of a ward. · Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Foster carers are pursuing an action in the Supreme Court regarding the placement of a ward. · Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Two Local Court and one Supreme Court proceedings in relation to child care licensing issues. · Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Supreme Court proceedings on behalf of wards under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents Provision) Act 1972 to seek a fairer apportionment of a deceased estate. · District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· District Court proceedings on behalf of a ward in relation to a medical procedure. · A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· A number of criminal injuries compensation matters are currently or have been before the Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or District Court, seeking compensation for wards as a result of an injury or offence which occurred prior to them coming into Departmental care. · The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· The Department has been involved in a number of restraining order proceedings primarily on behalf of children. · Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
· Western Australian Industrial Appeal Court proceedings wherein the Director General of the Department for Community Development was the named respondent in an appeal by the Civil Service Association. The appeal was to test whether an allegation against a Departmental employee outside work hours would constitute misconduct.
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