❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the support provided to stalking victims, including safety planning, service referrals, and monitoring of recurrent cases. The answer outlines various police and government actions.
AnsweredQoN 729Legislative Council
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I refer to support provided for victims of stalking in Western Australia, and I ask: (a) what safety planning exists when stalking is reported; (b) what services are victims of stalking referred to; and (c) how are those who are victims of recurrent stalking monitored and assisted?
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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
a) The WA Police Force supports victim safety and perpetrator accountability through a variety of actions related to bail and bail conditions, the serving of Restraining Orders, providing victims with duress alarms, and other measures. If the stalking offence has a family violence element, partner agencies are notified. If it is a non-FV stalking matter, Police engage with relevant Government, Non-Government and community-based agencies to assist.
b) All victims of Family Violence offences receive a support card containing contact details, QR codes, and links to online services. The Department of Communities coordinates ongoing support based on the specific circumstances of each case. Victims of non-FV stalking offences are supported by Victim Support Services should the victim consent.
c) All Family Violence incident reports, including stalking, undergo a triage process to assess risk and identify appropriate support services tailored to the victim’s circumstances. Risk alerts can be placed on the police system for any victim (FV or non-FV) to inform attending officers. Duress alarms may be deployed where risk levels warrant additional safety measures.
b) All victims of Family Violence offences receive a support card containing contact details, QR codes, and links to online services. The Department of Communities coordinates ongoing support based on the specific circumstances of each case. Victims of non-FV stalking offences are supported by Victim Support Services should the victim consent.
c) All Family Violence incident reports, including stalking, undergo a triage process to assess risk and identify appropriate support services tailored to the victim’s circumstances. Risk alerts can be placed on the police system for any victim (FV or non-FV) to inform attending officers. Duress alarms may be deployed where risk levels warrant additional safety measures.
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