I refer to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who was c

AnsweredQoN 1466Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 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
14 May 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
(a) The amendments were made to support the Stage 2 amendments in the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Act 2024 , which commenced on 31 December 2025.
(b-f) The Western Australia Police Force undertook the appropriate consultation necessary to amend the regulations.

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