JusticeNet

The Hon. C. BONAROS (15:14): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Leader of the Government, representing the Attorney-General, about funding for JusticeNet.

Leave granted.

The Hon. C. BONAROS: On 15 May 2018, the Attorney-General will open the 10^th annual Walk for Justice, which raises awareness and funds for the continuing work of JusticeNet. JusticeNet provides assistance to at least 400 disadvantaged South Australians each year who would otherwise have no access to the legal help they need. It does not receive recurrent funding, state government funding; however, just before the state election a one-off $120,000 grant was provided from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. That grant, together with the projected income from fundraising, will cover core operating expenses only until mid-2019. My question to the Leader of the Government is: will the government commit to providing funding certainty to JusticeNet in the form of recurrent funding?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:15): I'm very happy to refer the honourable member's question to the Attorney-General and bring back a reply as quickly as possible.