Hon. Tjorn Sibma asks about common assault convictions in 2023 and sentencing outcomes. The Parliamentary Secretary requests the question be placed on notice due to time constraints and the need for consultation.

AnsweredQoN 194Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2024
Portfolio
parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney General

QuestionView source ↗

SENTENCING — COMMON ASSAULT
194. Hon TJORN SIBMA to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the Criminal Code
Amendment Bill 2024, noting the bill's intent to raise maximum
penalties for assault on retail workers.
(1) How many convictions for common
assault were there in 2023?
(2) Is the
Attorney General aware of the penalties that the courts applied in these cases
and will he table these sentencing outcomes?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
Owing to the nature of the information
sought and the need for consultation with heads of jurisdiction, it is not
possible to provide the information requested in the time available. I kindly
request that the member place their question on notice.

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