Mr Rundle questions the Premier about preventing regional centres from becoming 'dumping grounds' for violent criminals, specifically regarding family and domestic violence and GPS monitoring. The Premier dismisses the question as nonsensical and clarifies that electronic monitoring is available statewide.

AnsweredQoN 639Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 November 2025
Portfolio
Premier

QuestionView source ↗

Family and domestic violence—GPS monitoring
639. Mr Peter Rundle to
the Premier:
I have a
supplementary question. What will the Premier do to ensure that our regional
centres are not used as dumping grounds for violent criminals?

AnswerView source ↗

That is one of the
more nonsensical supplementaries I have ever heard. Let me just confirm—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members of the opposition!
Mr Roger Cook: The member is confused, as we are used
to in this place, so I will explain it very clearly.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr Roger Cook: Electronic monitoring is available
across the state, including in Bunbury and Katanning.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt!
Mr Paul Papalia interjected.
The Speaker: Minister!
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt! Minister! The
Premier is on his feet.
Mr Roger Cook: As I said, there are offenders in
Katanning today who are subject to electronic monitoring.

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