Question - Justice

1. Why are the numbers of referrals for First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) participants to "restorative justice" under the Crimes (Restorative Justice) Act 2004 lower than expected and lower than for other communities.
2. Are there sufficient numbers of restorative convenors to ensure conferences are conducted at timeframes appropriate to victims.
3. What cultural sensitivity training is provided to restorative justice convenors.
4. Is the training referred to in part (3) sufficiently detailed to cover the specific cultural mores and conventions of each of the First Nations and CALD victims participating in a restorative justice conference.
5. How are domestic and family violence victims protected from further abuse or harms during the conduct of a restorative justice conference.
6. How are the cultural values of First Nations and CALD participants respected during a restorative justice conference.
7. What are you doing to address the lack of trust in the system by First Nations and CALD communities.
8. What are you doing to increase post-sentence referrals to restorative justice for First Nations and CALD offenders.

QON—Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 553.