❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses offensive slogans on vehicles, specifically those of Wicked Campers, inquiring about applicable offences, police actions, past enforcement, and potential legal deficiencies. The response requests specific examples for a more detailed answer.
AnsweredQoN 1141Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
VEHICLES —
OFFENSIVE SLOGANS
1141. Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to sexually explicit and
offensive slogans displayed on vehicles using public roads, specifically of the
type on those of the business Wicked Campers.
(1) What offences can the drivers or
owners of such vehicles be charged with?
(2) What other
action can the police take against those displaying such slogans or to ensure
that they are not visible to the public?
(3) What action,
by way of prosecutions or otherwise, have the police or other enforcement
agencies taken to protect the public from such offensive messages; and, if
none, why not?
(4) If our
current laws are deficient in their ability to protect the public, what steps
is the government taking to address the problem?
OFFENSIVE SLOGANS
1141. Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to sexually explicit and
offensive slogans displayed on vehicles using public roads, specifically of the
type on those of the business Wicked Campers.
(1) What offences can the drivers or
owners of such vehicles be charged with?
(2) What other
action can the police take against those displaying such slogans or to ensure
that they are not visible to the public?
(3) What action,
by way of prosecutions or otherwise, have the police or other enforcement
agencies taken to protect the public from such offensive messages; and, if
none, why not?
(4) If our
current laws are deficient in their ability to protect the public, what steps
is the government taking to address the problem?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police.
(1)–(4) Any
action or enforcement would be dependent on the specific slogan. If the member
would like to provide further information, a more specific response may be able
to be provided.
some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police.
(1)–(4) Any
action or enforcement would be dependent on the specific slogan. If the member
would like to provide further information, a more specific response may be able
to be provided.
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