Question on Notice 489 seeks data on drug offences and related incidents on WA public transport since 2021-22. The WA Police Force was unable to provide a response due to resource constraints.

AnsweredQoN 489Legislative Council
Asked
21 August 2025
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to public transport-related drug offences, and I ask: (a) for each financial year since 2021-22, how many fines or infringements have been issued on Western Australian (WA) public transport services for drug use, intoxication or possession; and (b) for the period in (a), how many drug-related incidents have been reported on WA public transport that result in: (i) injury to staff; (ii) injury to passengers; and (iii) police attendance?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
(a-b) The Western Australia Police Force are unable to provide a response. WA Police advised that providing an accurate answer would require an unrealistic amount of resources and time.

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