21770 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

21770 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Further to WPQ 19095/ 25 what is the average cost of service for Public Defence Service Provider Approval Level (PAL) 3 cases; what was the average cost of service for legally aided Provider Approval Level (PAL) 3 cases where the supplier was in the private profession?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that for cases finalised in the 12 months ending 28 February 2025, the average cost of service for Public Defence Service Provider Approval Level (PAL) 3 cases was $8150.28 and was $12164.02 for legally aided Provider Approval Level (PAL) 3 cases where the supplier was in the private profession.