This parliamentary question seeks data on the number of individuals facing charges and held in custody under the new retail crime laws concerning assaults on retail workers, enacted in July 2024. The answer provides specific figures as of September 12, 2025.

AnsweredQoN 365Legislative Council
Asked
12 August 2025
Portfolio
Attorney General

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Further to question on notice 48, asked by the Member for Kalamunda, regarding convictions under the new retail crime laws that commenced on 1 July 2024, I ask: (a) how many individuals currently have pending charges before the courts under the new provisions for assaults on retail workers; and (b) of those individuals awaiting trial, how many are currently remanded in custody?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
12 days
As at 12 September 2025:
(a) 197.
(b) 48.

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