Hon Nick Goiran questions the Attorney General regarding the Department's consideration of the South Australian Criminal Priority Programme to address criminal trial delays in WA. The Attorney General confirms no examination has been undertaken.

AnsweredQoN 574Legislative Council
Asked
11 September 2025
Portfolio
Attorney General

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I refer to page 416 of Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2, the line-item "Court and Tribunal Services", and to continuing delays in criminal trials as outlined on page 417, and I ask: (a) has the Department examined the South Australian Criminal Priority Programme and its potential to reduce criminal trial delays in Western Australia (WA); and (b) if yes to (a), what assessment has been made of its suitability for adaptation to WA courts?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
4 days
(a)       No
(b)       N/A

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