❓ Hon Nick Goiran questions the catalyst, consultation process, and resolution of concerns regarding the Criminal Investigation Amendment Regulations 2025, which enable electronic Move on Orders. The answer details the legislative changes prompting the regulations and states appropriate consultation was undertaken.
AnsweredQoN 1079Legislative Council
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I refer to the Criminal
Investigation Amendment Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for
bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to
these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any
person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these
concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the
finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
Investigation Amendment Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for
bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to
these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any
person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these
concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the
finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
5 days
(a) Section 7 of the Police Legislation Amendment Act 2024 amended the Criminal Investigation Act 2006, enabling Move on Orders to be issued by electronic means, with the persons consent. Without the Criminal Investigation Amendment Regulations 2025 (Amendment Regulations) to enliven the electronic means to issue a Move on Order , such an order would continue to be issued as a handwritten notice. To give other police officers the visibility needed to ensure the order is complied with shortly after being issued, a handwritten order would have to be electronically entered into the system as soon as possible after being issued. The Amendment Regulations allow for a streamlined electronic option for a police officer to serve a Move on Order on a consenting person, resulting in significant time savings.
(b-f) The Western Australia Police Force undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend the regulations.
(b-f) The Western Australia Police Force undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend the regulations.
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