Director of Public Prosecutions

80 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (25 October 2018). Can the Attorney-General advise:

1. What are the complex cases the DPP is prosecuting that require the uplift in funding outlined in the budget papers?

2. Whether the Attorney-General is confident that all of these cases will be completed in this financial year?

3. What resources will this funding provide? Does this include additional FTEs and if so, how many, in what positions, and what is the salary of each position?

4. Whether the Attorney-General believes there will be no similar complex cases in the next financial year?

5. Whether the Attorney-General has had any conversations about the requirement for a similar amount of funding next year or on an ongoing basis?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer):

The Attorney-General has provided the following advice:

1. Details of the complex cases the DPP is prosecuting is a matter for the DPP.

2. The complex matters being prosecuted are all at various stages and ongoing.

3. The funding provides for a range of resources including:

Additional ODPP resources: complex cases require the application of significant legal and some administrative resources in a dedicated capacity for considerable periods (including trial preparation).

External resource costs: Including where work is briefed to external counsel;

Ancillary costs

4. This is a matter for the DPP.

5. Discussions will continue with the DPP and Department of Treasury and Finance with regard to funding needs for complex matters in 2019-20.