Vulnerable Children and Youth

671. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection:

I refer to the “Statutory Review of the Children and Community Services Act 2004” and to recommendation 24 on secure care.

(1)  Has an evaluation of the role and effectiveness of secure care now been undertaken?

(2)  If yes to (1)—

(a)  please provide a copy of the review report; and

534. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection:

I refer to the minister’s Aboriginal advisory panel.

(1)  On what dates has the panel met?

(2)  Were proposed amendments to the Children and Community Services Act 2004 considered by the panel?

(3)  If yes to (2), on what date was the panel first consulted about the amendments?

(4)  If no to (2), why not?