❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding family and domestic violence rates in Carnarvon, focusing on the impact of liquor restrictions and government responses. The answer provides data on reported incidents and outlines various support mechanisms and initiatives implemented by the WA Police Force and partner agencies.
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(1) What are the reported rates of family and domestic violence incidents in Carnarvon for each quarter over the past three years ? (2) Of these incidents, how many involved alcohol consumption by the perpetrator, as recorded by WA Police or relevant agencies ? (3) Since the introduction of liquor restrictions in Carnarvon, have there been any changes in the number of reported family and domestic violence incidents? (4) What data, if any, has the Government collected to evaluate whether the liquor restrictions in Carnarvon have reduced rates of family and domestic violence? (5) Has the Government undertaken or commissioned any independent review of the effectiveness of liquor restrictions in Carnarvon in reducing domestic violence, and if so, when will the findings be released? (6) What additional measures, alongside liquor restrictions, has the Government implemented in Carnarvon to reduce rates of domestic violence? (7) Will the Government commit to regularly publishing domestic violence statistics for Carnarvon so the community can see whether liquor restrictions are having the intended effect?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
5 days
(1) Table 1. Rates of Family Violence (FV) related incidents per 1,000 persons in the Carnarvon sub-district reported between 1 July 2022 and 29 September 2025.
Year and Quarter
**General FV Incidents
(per 1,000 persons)
**Crime FV Incidents
(per 1,000 persons)
2022 (Jul-Sep)
7.0
25.6
2022 (Oct-Dec)
8.3
24.8
2023 (Jan-Mar)
5.6
27.4
2023 (Apr-Jun)
2.8
27.6
2023 (Jul-Sep)
2.8
26.3
2023 (Oct-Dec)
3.9
32.0
2024 (Jan-Mar)
5.4
32.2
2024 (Apr-Jun)
3.5
31.1
2024 (Jul-Sep)
6.1
26.4
2024 (Oct-Dec)
7.8
31.6
2025 (Jan-Mar)
6.3
40.5
2025 (Apr-Jun)
6.3
28.1
2025 (Jul-Sep)*
4.3
29.8
*2025 (Jul-Sep) refers to 01 July 2025 to 29 September 2025, inclusive
** Crime FV incidents involve a recorded offence, while General FV
does not involve a recorded offence.
(2-7) The WA Police Force routinely issue Banned Drinking Orders (BDOs) to individuals charged with offences where alcohol was a contributing factor. Under the BDO legislative framework, persons subject to a BDO are prohibited from purchasing takeaway alcohol.
This mechanism is intended to reduce the incidence of family and domestic violence by limiting access to takeaway alcohol, thereby decreasing the likelihood of alcohol consumption within the home environment.
The WA Police Force’s Family Violence Response Team (FVRT) maintains strong collaborative partnerships with key support agencies, including the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support), Mission Australia, and Desert Blue Connect. These partnerships are critical to the FVRT’s dual engagement strategy with both victims and perpetrators of family and domestic violence.
Engagement with victims is designed to foster trust, encourage the reporting of incidents, and provide sustained support throughout investigative and judicial processes. This approach contributes to improved prosecution outcomes and enhances victim safety and wellbeing.
Engagement with perpetrators is focused on promoting accountability, with particular emphasis on compliance with Family Violence Restraining Orders and Police Orders.
In 2025, the WA Police Force supported the Department of Communities establishing the Family and Domestic Violence Central Triage Team (CTT), based in Perth. The CTT undertakes daily review and triage of all Family Violence Incident Reports across regional Western Australia. Operating in close coordination with partner agencies, the CTT ensures that each report is assessed and actioned appropriately, delivering a consistent and integrated response to family violence incidents.
The introduction of the CTT has significantly enhanced the operational responsiveness of the Mid West-Gascoyne FVRT, particularly in its engagement with Carnarvon Police.
The CTT has enabled FVRT more time attending to family violence issues by assuming control of the triaging process.
Following a recent review of the FVRT, additional resources have been allocated to strengthen its capability. This includes the deployment of an additional officer to Carnarvon, further supporting the team’s capacity to respond effectively to family and domestic violence in the local community.
Year and Quarter
**General FV Incidents
(per 1,000 persons)
**Crime FV Incidents
(per 1,000 persons)
2022 (Jul-Sep)
7.0
25.6
2022 (Oct-Dec)
8.3
24.8
2023 (Jan-Mar)
5.6
27.4
2023 (Apr-Jun)
2.8
27.6
2023 (Jul-Sep)
2.8
26.3
2023 (Oct-Dec)
3.9
32.0
2024 (Jan-Mar)
5.4
32.2
2024 (Apr-Jun)
3.5
31.1
2024 (Jul-Sep)
6.1
26.4
2024 (Oct-Dec)
7.8
31.6
2025 (Jan-Mar)
6.3
40.5
2025 (Apr-Jun)
6.3
28.1
2025 (Jul-Sep)*
4.3
29.8
*2025 (Jul-Sep) refers to 01 July 2025 to 29 September 2025, inclusive
** Crime FV incidents involve a recorded offence, while General FV
does not involve a recorded offence.
(2-7) The WA Police Force routinely issue Banned Drinking Orders (BDOs) to individuals charged with offences where alcohol was a contributing factor. Under the BDO legislative framework, persons subject to a BDO are prohibited from purchasing takeaway alcohol.
This mechanism is intended to reduce the incidence of family and domestic violence by limiting access to takeaway alcohol, thereby decreasing the likelihood of alcohol consumption within the home environment.
The WA Police Force’s Family Violence Response Team (FVRT) maintains strong collaborative partnerships with key support agencies, including the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support), Mission Australia, and Desert Blue Connect. These partnerships are critical to the FVRT’s dual engagement strategy with both victims and perpetrators of family and domestic violence.
Engagement with victims is designed to foster trust, encourage the reporting of incidents, and provide sustained support throughout investigative and judicial processes. This approach contributes to improved prosecution outcomes and enhances victim safety and wellbeing.
Engagement with perpetrators is focused on promoting accountability, with particular emphasis on compliance with Family Violence Restraining Orders and Police Orders.
In 2025, the WA Police Force supported the Department of Communities establishing the Family and Domestic Violence Central Triage Team (CTT), based in Perth. The CTT undertakes daily review and triage of all Family Violence Incident Reports across regional Western Australia. Operating in close coordination with partner agencies, the CTT ensures that each report is assessed and actioned appropriately, delivering a consistent and integrated response to family violence incidents.
The introduction of the CTT has significantly enhanced the operational responsiveness of the Mid West-Gascoyne FVRT, particularly in its engagement with Carnarvon Police.
The CTT has enabled FVRT more time attending to family violence issues by assuming control of the triaging process.
Following a recent review of the FVRT, additional resources have been allocated to strengthen its capability. This includes the deployment of an additional officer to Carnarvon, further supporting the team’s capacity to respond effectively to family and domestic violence in the local community.
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