The question seeks data on drug testing within Western Australian prisons since January 1, 2017, covering both prisoners and prison officers, including the number of tests, positive results, and breakdown by drug type as defined by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981.

AnsweredQoN 1772Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 August 2017
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to drug tests conducted in prisons since 1 January 2017, and ask: (a) how many tests have been conducted on prisoners; (b) how many prisoners have had a positive result for drugs as defined under Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 , and what is the breakdown of results, by drug type as defined under Schedule 1 of the Act; (c) how many tests have been conducted on prison officers; and (d) how many prison officers have had a positive result for drugs as defined under Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 , and what is the breakdown of results, by drug type, as defined under Schedule 1 of the Act?

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Answered
11 October 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
12 days
The Department of Justice advises:

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