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❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Criminal Property Confiscation Amendment Regulations 2025. The Attorney General's answer reveals the amendments were prompted by a request from Tasmania and that no concerns were raised during consultation.

AnsweredQoN 890Legislative Council

Asked

12 November 2025

Member

Hon Nick Goiran

Portfolio

Attorney General

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I refer to the Criminal Property Confiscation Amendment Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?

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Answered

24 February 2026

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General

Response time

12 days

(a) A request from the Tasmanian Department of Justice for Western Australia to recognise Tasmania’s unexplained wealth provisions as corresponding laws.
(b) Office of the Western Australian Director of Public Prosecutions and the Tasmanian Department of Justice.
(c) No.
(d) – (f) Not applicable.

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