Office of the Public Advocate

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

1. What is the breakdown of the increased funding of $1 million to the Office of the Public Advocate?

2. What sections, levels, roles and functions will the staff filling the additional 4 FTEs in the Office of the Public Advocate be assigned?

3. How does the Attorney-General expect to fill these additional 4 FTEs?

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

1. The main reason for this increase is due to additional funding ($621,000) to assist with implementing the NDIS.

2. The increase in FTEs in 2018-19 is also mainly due to the additional funding provided to support the implementation of the NDIS.

3. The direct service delivery/customer service and advocate/guardian roles have been filled, with a part-time policy role currently being filled.