POLICE — INJURED
OFFICERS — COMPENSATION
123. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House
representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the ability of police
officers to use the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003 to recover losses
not covered under the Western Australia Police Industrial Agreement.
(1) Will the
government amend section 42(3) of the act so that compensation for the purpose
of that section does not include sick leave and medical expenses paid by the WA
Police Force to injured police officers?
(2) If yes to (1), when?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
Hon
SAMANTHA ROWE replied:
I thank the member for some notice
of the question, which I answer on behalf of the Leader of the House. This
information has been provided by the Attorney General.
(1) The Attorney
General has received correspondence regarding police officers and the criminal
injuries compensation scheme and is currently considering the issues raised.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.