Senate debates

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Documents

Attorney-General's Department; Order for the Production of Documents

3:49 pm

Photo of Wendy AskewWendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Cash, I move:

That—

(1) There be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Attorney General, by no later than 14 days after the end of each month, an update of parole decisions by the Commonwealth Attorney-General, or their delegate.

(2) Each monthly update must include:

(a) the total number of parole applications decided during that month; and

(b) the total number of parole applications granted during that month and, in relation to each application granted:

(i) the state or territory in which the person was imprisoned,

(ii) any previous grant of parole (if known),

(iii) offence(s) committed,

(iv) whether the grant of parole related to sexual assault, child abuse or child pornography offences,

(v) whether the grant of parole related to terrorism offences,

(vi) date of sentencing,

(vii) duration of sentence given including:

(A) length of any non-parole period, and

(B) total duration of sentence, and

(viii) whether the decision made to grant the parole was made by a departmental official or the Attorney-General, and

(ix) if the decision was made by the Attorney-General, whether the decision followed the recommendation provided by the Department.

(3) This order is of continuing effect.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 352 standing in the name of Senator Cash be agreed to.