Question On Notice No. 6209 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 28 May 2020 by Mr P.A. Katsambanis
Question Directed to the: Minister for Police; Road Safety
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Western Australian Police Redress Scheme, and ask:
(a) On what date did the Western Australian government
decide that cadet service will now be included towards the total length of
service;
(b) Did cabinet need to approve this adjustment to the
redress scheme, or was it a ministerial direction;
(c) How many applications are anticipated to be impacted
by this change;
(d) As a consequence, will additional funding from Treasury be required; and
(e) What is the new anticipated timeframe for the redress
scheme to be finalised and completed?
Answered on 12 August 2020
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) 4 May 2020.
(b) By Ministerial approval.
(c) An estimated 30 eligible applicants have Cadet service.
(d) No. The inclusion of Cadet service may only affect the outcome in some cases.
(e) As soon as possible.