Legislative Council: Tuesday, December 04, 2018

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Independent Commission Against Corruption

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

1. What portion of additional resources allocated to the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption is attributed to public hearings?

2. How many public hearings will that funding allow?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Attorney-General has provided the following advice:

1. The 2018-19 state budget provided an additional $14.5 million to the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption across the forward estimates, including $3.9 million to establish and maintain additional accommodation which includes the provision of a dual purpose public hearing and education facility.

2. The primary purpose for the dual purpose facility will be for hearings and will be available as and when the commissioner determines to conduct a public inquiry.