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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks the Attorney General about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the State Administrative Tribunal Amendment Regulations 2025, which support the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act 2024 (WA). The Attorney General confirms consultation occurred and no concerns were raised.

AnsweredQoN 429Legislative Council

Asked

13 August 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

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Attorney General

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I refer to the State Administrative Tribunal Amendment 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?

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Answered

16 September 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

8 days

(a) The passage of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Sex or Gender Changes) Act 2024 (WA). The regulations support the commencement of this Act.
(b) Consultation took place with the State Administrative Tribunal and the Court and Tribunal Services Division within the Department of Justice.
(c) No.
(d – f ) Not applicable.

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