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(3) See answers to questions (1) and (2).
Magistrates Court
(Question No 1160)
Mr Stefaniak asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 8 June 2006:
(1) What progress has been made on examining the creation of a separate administration for all of the tribunals currently administered by the Magistrates Court as promised in the 2004 election;
(2) If an examination has been completed, what was the outcome;
(3) If an examination is underway, when will it be completed;
(4) If an examination has not started yet, when will it start or has the Government changed its mind.
Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The Government is committed to reviewing tribunal structures, with a view to increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. My department is currently examining options for tribunal structures, including the option of consolidating tribunal registries. I anticipate that stakeholder consultation on the options will occur by the end of this year.
Schools—restorative justice
(Question No 1161)
Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Education and Training, upon notice, on 8 June 2006:
(1) What steps has the Government taken to extend the use of restorative justice in schools as promised in the 2004 ACT election;
(2) What training and support has been given to schools to introduce restorative justice to schools;
(3) Have any studies been undertaken to the effectiveness of restorative justice as compared to other forms of discipline in ACT schools; if so, what was the outcome.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Schools implement the principles of restorative justice and use the term restorative practices. A number of schools are implementing restorative practices to build positive relationships. The focus is on early intervention and the development of a whole school approach to countering all forms of bullying, harassment and other harmful behaviour. Safe school practices, including restorative practices, are a significant priority for the Department of Education and Training.
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