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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 273 asked in the Legislative Council on 16 August 2017 by Hon Tjorn Sibma

Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

(1) What is the anticipated per annum total salaries and wages bill for Western Australia Police (WAPOL) across the forward estimates, factoring in the Government's present wages policy limiting growth to increases of $1000 per annum?

(2) What would be the projected per annum total salaries and wages bill for WAPOL across the forward estimates if the Government's original 1.5% pay increase was honoured?
(3) Can the Minister list each of the categories/classifications of WAPOL officers as a proportion of the current total WAPOL salaries and wages bill?
Answered on 13 September 2017

(1) In 2017-2018, $597,545,790. In 2018-2019, $603,834,768. In 2019-2020, $610,123,745. In 2020-2021, $616,412,723.

(2) In 2017-2018, $600,125,953. In 2018-2019, $609,128,376. In 2019-2020, $618,264,940. In 2020-2021, $627,538,393.

(3)

Rank% of Police Officer Salaries at 1/7/2018
Constable
15%
1st Class Constable
15%
Senior Constable
40%
Sergeant
19%
Senior Sergeant
4%
Sergeant (other ranks)
3%
Snr Aboriginal Liaison Officer
0%
Inspector
3%
Superintendent
1%
Senior ranks
1%