❓ Dr. Pettitt asks about the recommencement, timeline, and contract length for the commissioning of community legal centres, citing uncertainty affecting planning and workforce stability. The Attorney General's representative confirms recommencement but provides vague answers regarding timelines and contract length, pending collaborative planning.
AnsweredQoN 172Legislative Council
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Community legal centres
172. Hon Dr Brad Pettitt to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the
essential services provided by the community legal sector and the ongoing
uncertainty around the commissioning of community legal centres, which is
affecting planning and workforce stability.
(1) When will the commissioning process
for community legal centres recommence?
(2) By what date will community legal
centres be advised of the outcome of the commissioning process?
(3) By what date will community legal
centres be advised of the government's intentions regarding contracts
commencing on 1 July 2027?
(4) What contract length does the
government intend to offer community legal services following the commissioning
process?
172. Hon Dr Brad Pettitt to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the
essential services provided by the community legal sector and the ongoing
uncertainty around the commissioning of community legal centres, which is
affecting planning and workforce stability.
(1) When will the commissioning process
for community legal centres recommence?
(2) By what date will community legal
centres be advised of the outcome of the commissioning process?
(3) By what date will community legal
centres be advised of the government's intentions regarding contracts
commencing on 1 July 2027?
(4) What contract length does the
government intend to offer community legal services following the commissioning
process?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question.
(1) The Department of Justice's
commissioning process for community legal centres has recommenced.
(2)–(3) The department is engaging with the legal
assistance sector through collaborative planning processes to inform next steps
and ensure transparency. The timing of advice to community legal centres will
be informed by this work.
(4) The final community legal centre
contract length will be confirmed as part of the commissioning process.
for some notice of the question.
(1) The Department of Justice's
commissioning process for community legal centres has recommenced.
(2)–(3) The department is engaging with the legal
assistance sector through collaborative planning processes to inform next steps
and ensure transparency. The timing of advice to community legal centres will
be informed by this work.
(4) The final community legal centre
contract length will be confirmed as part of the commissioning process.
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