Question On Notice No. 2191 asked in the Legislative Council on 5 June 2019 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to reports that a 65 year old serial child sex offender 'MDG' has been released into the community on a supervision order which directs compliance with 49 conditions, and I ask, what will be the full financial cost, on a yearly basis, to the Western Australian taxpayer of the Western Australia Police Force's management and supervision of 'MGD' in the community in a manner which ensures his compliance with all conditions of his release?
Answered on 7 August 2019
The Western Australian Police Force advise the estimated cost of managing a dangerous sex offender (DSO) is approximately $40,000.00 per annum. It is also advised that the cost to manage an individual DSO will vary.