Home›Questions on Notice›QoN 423

❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2025. The Attorney General provides a factual response indicating no concerns were raised during consultation.

AnsweredQoN 423Legislative Council

Asked

13 August 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the Attorney General Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2025 , 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?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered

17 September 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

9 days

a)    To give effect to the approved annual fee increase for the Court and Tribunal Services Division of the Department of Justice.
b)   Consultation has occurred with the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and relevant Executive Management within the Court and Tribunals Services Division of the Department.
c)    No.
d) – f) Not applicable.

View on Parliament of WA