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❓ A parliamentary question seeks details on funding, timelines, and specific reforms related to the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). The answer indicates reforms are underway using existing resources, with further funding and details pending finalisation of the Equal Opportunity Bill and Cabinet decisions.

AnsweredQoN 577Legislative Council

Asked

11 September 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

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I refer to page 416 of Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2, the line-item for "Equal Opportunity Commission Services" under "Service Summary expenses", and to the Government’s commitment to reform the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , and I ask: (a) what funding has been allocated in the 2025-26 Budget and forward estimates to progress reforms to the Act; (b) what is the anticipated timeline for the introduction of an amendment bill to implement reforms; and (c) what specific reforms will be included?

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Answered

14 October 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

4 days

a) The Department of Justice is progressing the reforms to the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) utilising existing resources. Funding specific to the implementation of the equal opportunity reforms will be determined once the Equal Opportunity Bill is finalised.
b - c) The timing of the introduction of legislation and specific details is a matter for Cabinet.

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