(1)   In respect of the findings of the W.A. Medical Board of Inquiry against Dr McKenzie, did Dr McKenzie pay the fine of $10,000 imposed on him or was it paid by Defence.

(2)   Did the W.A. Board order Dr McKenzie to pay 75% of the Board’s legal costs; if so, (a) what was that sum and (b) what proportion of that sum was paid by Defence.

(3)   Did the legal firm, Phillips Fox, bill Defence for 1,178.5 hours of its services in defending Dr McKenzie; if so, what was that sum.

(4)   Is the Minister able to say what costs were incurred by the female officer who was the victim in this case.

(5)   Has Defence met any of the costs incurred by the victim in this case; if so, what sum; if not, why not.

(1)   Defence did not pay the fine.

(2)   Yes. (a) $75,000. (b) 80 per cent of the amount payable by Dr McKenzie.

(3)   Defence was billed for 1,178.6 hours (the previous figure of 1,178.5 hours stated by Defence was a typographical error).  The sum was $377,221.28 for legal costs, including Counsel’s fees, for representing Dr McKenzie.

(4)   No.

(5)   No.  The requests for assistance made by that person have not been considered to be within the assistance provisions set out in the Attorney-General’s Legal Services Directions.