❓ Mr. Hort questions the Minister for Corrective Services regarding the rape conviction of Mark Anthony Unchango while under a post-sentence supervision order (PSSO), highlighting potential inadequacies in supervision. The Minister acknowledges the incident and outlines process changes implemented in response.
AnsweredQoN 138Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Mark Anthony Unchango
138. Mr Adam Hort to
the Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the
conviction of Mark Anthony Unchango in the District Court on 6 March.
(1)
Is the minister aware that this conviction was for the rape of a victim in her
40s near Whitfords train station while the offender was under a post-sentence
supervision order?
(2)
Has the minister been advised of any inadequacies in the supervision?
138. Mr Adam Hort to
the Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the
conviction of Mark Anthony Unchango in the District Court on 6 March.
(1)
Is the minister aware that this conviction was for the rape of a victim in her
40s near Whitfords train station while the offender was under a post-sentence
supervision order?
(2)
Has the minister been advised of any inadequacies in the supervision?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) I thank the
member for his question. Yes, member, I am aware of the circumstances. It was
an incredibly distressing incident, and my sympathies go out to the victim of
the crime. It is a horrendous situation.
I can say
that post that incident, a thorough review was conducted and a change to
processes has been enacted. The WA Police Force has developed a new system of
prioritisation based on risk assessment when a breach occurs. Adult community
corrections now includes the State Operations Command Centre when notifying of
a breach of a PSSO that is considered imminent risk. Adult community
corrections staff have been informed about the need to apply imminent risk
assessment to PSSO breaches, and that process commenced on 24 February this
year. In April last year, further amendments were made to the breach
notification documentation to include specifics to assist WA police in locating
those who breach a PSSO.
member for his question. Yes, member, I am aware of the circumstances. It was
an incredibly distressing incident, and my sympathies go out to the victim of
the crime. It is a horrendous situation.
I can say
that post that incident, a thorough review was conducted and a change to
processes has been enacted. The WA Police Force has developed a new system of
prioritisation based on risk assessment when a breach occurs. Adult community
corrections now includes the State Operations Command Centre when notifying of
a breach of a PSSO that is considered imminent risk. Adult community
corrections staff have been informed about the need to apply imminent risk
assessment to PSSO breaches, and that process commenced on 24 February this
year. In April last year, further amendments were made to the breach
notification documentation to include specifics to assist WA police in locating
those who breach a PSSO.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.