❓ Question on Notice regarding the reliability of GPS monitoring for domestic violence offenders in regional WA, and the government's response concerning coverage and potential risks of disclosing coverage limitations. No legislative changes requested by WA Police.
AnsweredQoN 944Legislative Council
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I refer to the operation of GPS monitoring for repeat and serious domestic violence offenders subject to the Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 and reports that monitoring devices don't function reliably in areas outside of the Perth metropolitan area, and I ask: (a) what technical or procurement issues have prevented the rollout of statewide electronic monitoring comprised under the Act; (b) will the Government commit to publishing a map or report outlining the current GPS coverage limitations for family and domestic violence (FDV) electronic monitoring devices; (c) if no to (b), why; (d) has WA Police requested any amendments to legislation or additional funding to ensure mandatory monitoring can be practically imposed in regional areas; (e) if yes to (d), please table the number of requests for additional funding; and (f) if yes to (d), please table the number of requests for amendments to legislation?
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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
8 days
(a) Electronic Monitoring (EM) is available across the whole State. A range of environmental factors might impact connectivity in some locations.
(b-c) Releasing information of this nature could compromise victim safety and the effectiveness of operational responses.
The Minister for Police have provided the following answer:
(d-f) No requests have been made for legislative changes.
(b-c) Releasing information of this nature could compromise victim safety and the effectiveness of operational responses.
The Minister for Police have provided the following answer:
(d-f) No requests have been made for legislative changes.
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