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❓ Question on Notice regarding the projected FTE requirements for WA Police and the additional capacity needed within the WA health system to implement and manage the mental health aspects of proposed firearm reforms. The answer provides limited detail, indicating resourcing as necessary and ongoing consultation.

AnsweredQoN 1717Legislative Council

Asked

18 October 2023

Member

Hon Colin de Grussa

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to the gun ownership reforms released for public consultation, as proposed under the Firearm Act review, and I ask: (a) will the Minister please provide the modelling (and estimates based on that modelling) which has been undertaken to determine the addition number of FTE's required within the Western Australia Police Service to do the following: (i) implement the new arrangements; and (ii) administer the new arrangements on a recurrent basis; and (b) will the Minister please provide the analysis and estimates of the additional capacity required within the Western Australian health system to implement and manage the mental health elements of the proposed reforms?

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Answered

28 November 2023

Responded by

Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police

Response time

8 days

(a)
(i-ii) Western Australia Police Force will be resourced as necessary to implement the firearms reform.
(b) The Health Assessment working group is undertaking consultation with professionals within the medical profession and other key stakeholders.

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