❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the implementation and impact of new retail crime laws, specifically concerning assaults on retail workers and serial shoplifting. The Police are unable to provide full data within the initial timeframe.
AnsweredQoN 49Legislative Assembly
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Since the enactment of the new retail crime laws (assault retail workers offence) on July 1, 2024: (a) How many individuals have been charged with offences relating to assaults on retail workers under the new provisions; (b) How many individuals have been charged with serial shoplifting offences under the new provisions; (c) How many individuals were charged with offences that carry a maximum penalty of: (i) Up to 2 years' imprisonment (e.g., summary shoplifting charges); (ii) Up to 3 years' imprisonment (e.g., summary assault charges); and (iii) More than 3 years' imprisonment (e.g., indictable assaults on retail workers, aggravated circumstances); (d) How many charges involved aggravating factors (e.g., use of a weapon, being in company); (e) How many charges relating to serial shoplifting offences were laid against repeat offenders; and (f) How many individuals aged 18 years and under have been charged with offences relating to the new provisions?
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Answered
17 June 2025
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
(a) As at 2 June 2025, 329.
(b) – (f) The Western Australia Police Force (WAPF) has advised that they are unable to provide the type of information requested within the timeframe provided. The Minister will be able to provide a response by 26 June 2025.
(b) – (f) The Western Australia Police Force (WAPF) has advised that they are unable to provide the type of information requested within the timeframe provided. The Minister will be able to provide a response by 26 June 2025.
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