Commissioner for Victims' Rights

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

1. What are the terms of reference or priorities given to the new Commissioner for Victims' Rights?

2. How is the Attorney-General tracking those? What time lines has the Attorney-General set? When and how does the Attorney-General expect the commissioner to report to her?

3. How regularly does the Attorney-General meet with the commissioner?

4. What is the total remuneration package for the commissioner?

5. By how much does this differ to the previous commissioner?

6. What is the total cost of supporting the commissioner's office?

7. By how much does this differ to the previous commissioner?

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

The Commissioner of Victims' Rights is tasked with complying with her legislative obligations and regularly reports to the Attorney-General.

The terms and conditions of the commissioner's instrument of appointment are confidential consistent with PC012—Information Privacy Principles Instruction.

The commissioner is, however, employed on the same remuneration as her predecessor.

The cost of supporting the commissioner's office is $945,000 and covers salaries, supplies and services and internal expenses. Again, this is consistent with arrangements under the former commissioner.