❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice reveals assault incidents reported by staff within the Transport and Disability Services portfolios. The Public Transport Authority reported a high number of incidents, while other agencies reported none or a small number. Follow-up with the Minister for Police is suggested for conviction data.
AnsweredQoN 4574Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
For each department and agency within the Minister’s portfolios, I ask:
(a) how many incidents of assault have been reported by staff in:
(i) 2009–2010; and
(ii) March 2009 to date;
(b) please list the relevant department or agency, date of assault, male/female victim, male/female perpetrator;
(c) how many incidents of assault were reported to Western Australia Police; and
(d) how many convictions resulted from reported assaults?
(a) how many incidents of assault have been reported by staff in:
(i) 2009–2010; and
(ii) March 2009 to date;
(b) please list the relevant department or agency, date of assault, male/female victim, male/female perpetrator;
(c) how many incidents of assault were reported to Western Australia Police; and
(d) how many convictions resulted from reported assaults?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 March 2011
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Transport; Disability Services
Response time
109 days
The
Department of Transport
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
Main Roads Western Australia
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Public Transport Authority
advises for the period 1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a i-ii)
The number of incidents of assault that have been reported by staff for the period 1 January 2009 to 13 December 2010 across the public transport network is 1073.
(b) Please see the attached reports. Note that where the perpetrator or victim was not identified, these have been categorised as unknown and marked by the letter 'x' or 'u'. In addition, the letter 'b' denotes that both a male and female person were the perpetrators and/or victims.
(c - d) Cases that have been reported may not be verified as assault after investigation. The Member is advised to refer this question to the Minister for Police.
The
Esperance Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Broome Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Geraldton Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Albany Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Fremantle Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Port Hedland Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Dampier Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Bunbury Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Disability Services Commission
advises for the period 1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a i -ii) 10
(b) January 2009 - Male, Female
February 2009 - Male, Male
December 2009 - Male, Male
March 2010 - Male, Male
March 2010 - Male, Female
April 2010 - Male, Male
May 2010 - Female, Female
July 2010 - Male, Male
October 2010 - Male, Male
December 2010 - Male, Female
(c - d) Cases that have been reported may not be verified as assault after investigation. The Member is advised to refer this question to the Minister for Police.
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Department of Transport
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
Main Roads Western Australia
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Public Transport Authority
advises for the period 1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a i-ii)
The number of incidents of assault that have been reported by staff for the period 1 January 2009 to 13 December 2010 across the public transport network is 1073.
(b) Please see the attached reports. Note that where the perpetrator or victim was not identified, these have been categorised as unknown and marked by the letter 'x' or 'u'. In addition, the letter 'b' denotes that both a male and female person were the perpetrators and/or victims.
(c - d) Cases that have been reported may not be verified as assault after investigation. The Member is advised to refer this question to the Minister for Police.
The
Esperance Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Broome Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Geraldton Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Albany Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Fremantle Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Port Hedland Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Dampier Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Bunbury Port Authority
advises for the period
1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a) Nil
(i - ii) Not applicable
(b - d) Not applicable
The
Disability Services Commission
advises for the period 1 January 2009 - 13 December 2010:
(a i -ii) 10
(b) January 2009 - Male, Female
February 2009 - Male, Male
December 2009 - Male, Male
March 2010 - Male, Male
March 2010 - Male, Female
April 2010 - Male, Male
May 2010 - Female, Female
July 2010 - Male, Male
October 2010 - Male, Male
December 2010 - Male, Female
(c - d) Cases that have been reported may not be verified as assault after investigation. The Member is advised to refer this question to the Minister for Police.
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