Director of Public Prosecutions Office

In reply to the Hon. D.G.E. HOOD ().30 August 2023).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): I am advised:

Additional funding was provided to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions including, over the forward estimates, for Operation Ironside. This includes $6 million in the 2022-23 budget with a further $6.4 million provided in the 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review.

In addition to Operation Ironside, a further $2.2 million was provided in the 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review for other complex legal matters.