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provide annual reports on Marie Stopes International for the Pacific-Asia region, and not contain the details mentioned in the list contained in the answer.

(2) Is the 2015/16 annual report for Marie Stopes International – Canberra available for public viewing; if so, where; if not, why not.

(3) Are there any annual reports from previous years for Marie Stopes International – Canberra; if so, are they available for public viewing; if so, where; if not, why not.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. The link provided in Question on Notice No. 298 refers to the annual report for Marie Stopes International for the Pacific-Asia region. This was provided to show reporting requirements of other government agencies and to provide context for the practices of the clinic. ACT Health reporting requirements are as per the ACT Health Care Facilities Code of Practice 2001 (Code of Practice).

2. The Code of Practice requires an annual report in relation to a Health Care Facility to be publically available. It is at the discretion of the Health Care Facility as to how they choose to make the report available for public viewing. Marie Stopes has advised that these annual reports are made publicly available on request. Persons wishing to view the report should contact Marie Stopes International – Canberra directly.

3. Refer to the answer to question 2 above.

Questions without notice taken on notice

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—assault allegations

Mr Gentleman (in reply to a supplementary question by Mrs Kikkert on Tuesday, 1 August 2017):

As the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, I am providing this answer as the question relates to ACT Policing.

I can advise that the investigation is ongoing and accordingly, it would be inappropriate to comment further.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—assaults

Ms Stephen-Smith (in reply to a supplementary question by Mr Wall on Tuesday, 1 August 2017):

Of the eight young people assaulted in 2015-16, there were three young people for whom this was their first experience as a victim of assault in custody.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—assaults

Ms Stephen-Smith (in reply to a question and supplementary questions by Mrs Jones and Mrs Kikkert on Wednesday, 2 August 2017):


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