Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst and consultation process for amendments to offender reporting regulations. The answer provides a reason for the amendments and states appropriate consultation was undertaken, without detailing specifics.

AnsweredQoN 422Legislative Council
Asked
13 August 2025
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 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
16 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
8 days
a)      The amendments to the regulations were made to support the Stage 1 amendments in the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Act 2024 .
b - f)    WA Police undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend regulations.

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