Page 946 - Week 03 - Thursday, 10 March 2005

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(3) How many graffiti incidents were cleaned up within 24 hours of being reported in the years listed in part (1);

(4) How many offenders have been (a) caught, (b) charged and (c) penalised or prosecuted for graffiti related offences in each of the years listed in part (1);

(5) What was the average penalty given for graffiti related offences in each of the years listed in part (1).

Mr Hargreaves: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Cost of graffiti Removal

(2) Incidents of reported graffiti.

(3) The graffiti removal contracts for government assets require all areas to be inspected weekly. Graffiti with offensive words or messages must be removed within 24 hours of observation or notification. All other graffiti must be removed within 3 days. Although less than 2% of the reported graffiti is offensive, more than 80% of all reported graffiti incidents are removed within 24 hours. The remainder, with the odd exception is removed within 3 days. The contracts require at least 95% compliance and this is being achieved.

* voluntary agreement to attend court.

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