A WA parliamentary question regarding Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) in the Great Southern and South Metropolitan regions, including police call-out data and perpetrator rehabilitation facilities. The Minister confirms awareness through media reports and states no briefing notes were provided.

AnsweredQoN 2956Legislative Council
Asked
19 May 2020
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to media reports this month in which the Great Southern’s Police Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Coordinator outlined details of two perpetrator facilities being opened in Albany and Katanning, and I ask: (a) what is the data on police call outs for FDV related incidences in the Great Southern region from 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2019; (b) how does this compare to the data on police call outs for FDV related incidences in the South Metropolitan Region from 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2019; (c) is the Minister aware of the Perpetrator Rehabilitation Facilities being opened in Albany and Katanning; and (d) will the Minister table any briefing notes or documents provided to the Minister about this initiative?

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Answered
24 June 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
10 days
(a)     The Western Australia Police Force advise there were 2 108 tasks in 2019.
(b)     The Western Australia Police Force advise there were 22 717 tasks in 2019.
(c)     Yes, by reading the article. Local police are to be commended for their initiative and community engagement.
(d)     No briefing notes or documents have been provided.

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