❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on drug-related incidents in public schools reported to WA Police from 2021-22 to 2024-25. The answer provides figures from Term 3 2022 onwards, detailing the number of incidents involving students and illegal drugs reported to police.
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I refer to the use of illegal drugs in Western Australian public schools, and I ask for each of the years from 2021-22 to 2024-25: (a) how many referrals from WA public schools to WA Police were made, due to drug related incidents?
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Answered
23 October 2025
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Education
Response time
12 days
In some instances, such as those involving illegal substances or violence, reporting to the police may be required. It is the responsibility of the principal to report relevant matters to the police.
(a)
Financial year
Number of incidents involving students and illegal drugs that were reported to WA Police
2021-22
N/A
2022-23
49
2023-24
50
2024-25
31
Notes:
1. Data is not available prior to Term 3, 2022.
2. Includes illegal drugs such as marijuana, cannabis, dexamphetamine, unauthorised prescription medicines, etc.
3. Excludes vapes, cigarettes, nicotine, general pain medications and alcohol.
4. A student can be reported as being in possession of an illegal drug and under the influence.
(a)
Financial year
Number of incidents involving students and illegal drugs that were reported to WA Police
2021-22
N/A
2022-23
49
2023-24
50
2024-25
31
Notes:
1. Data is not available prior to Term 3, 2022.
2. Includes illegal drugs such as marijuana, cannabis, dexamphetamine, unauthorised prescription medicines, etc.
3. Excludes vapes, cigarettes, nicotine, general pain medications and alcohol.
4. A student can be reported as being in possession of an illegal drug and under the influence.
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