❓ Hon Nick Goiran questions the rationale, consultation process, and resolution of concerns regarding the Criminal Investigation Amendment Regulations 2026. The answer clarifies the amendment corrected a legislative duplication and appropriate consultation was undertaken.
AnsweredQoN 1467Legislative Council
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I refer to theCriminal Investigation Amendment Regulations 2026, and I ask:(a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;(c) in
reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in
reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these
concerns; and(f) if
no to (e), why not?
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;(c) in
reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in
reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these
concerns; and(f) if
no to (e), why not?
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Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
(a) The C riminal Investigation Amendment Regulations 2026 corrected a legislative duplication, where both the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 and the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 prescribed the Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission as a senior officer for the purposes of section 140 of the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 .
(b-f) The Western Australia Police Force undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend the regulations.
(b-f) The Western Australia Police Force undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend the regulations.
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