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(5) It is not practicable to readily identify legal advice relating to the development of legislation. Advice of this kind may come from the Government Solicitor, Parliamentary Counsel, agency policy staff or specialist agencies. It is not clear what “provided in-kind” is intended to include.
Government—legal advice
(Question No 1337)
Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 8 December 2010:
(1) What is the cost of legal advice in the Minister’s portfolio to date in 2010-11 and to which department or agency does this apply.
(2) What proportion is this of the 2010-11 Budget for legal advice for each department or agency in the portfolio.
(3) What was the purpose of the legal advice that has been received.
(4) How much of this has been for legal advice directly related to court cases.
(5) How much legal advice has been (a) used for the development of legislation and (b) provided ‘in-kind’.
Ms Gallagher: I am advised that the answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government Solicitor provides legal services free of charge to most agencies, including ACT Health. Details of the ACT Government Solicitor’s funding are found in the Territory’s Budget Paper for 2010-11.
The cost of legal advice from external sources is $95,542.56 up to 31 December 2010.
(2) There is no specific budget for legal advice.
(3) Legal advice is received on a range of matters.
(4) It is not practicable to disaggregate advice relating to court cases from the totality of advice provided as the focus of advice on a particular issue may change over time (e.g. related to a court case or related to negotiation).
(5) It is not practicable to readily identify legal advice relating to the development of legislation. Advice of this kind may come from the ACT Government Solicitor, Parliamentary Counsel, agency policy staff or specialist agencies. It is not clear what “provided in kind” is intended to include.
Government—legal advice
(Question No 1338)
Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 8 December 2010:
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