❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding FTE and vacancies in Freedom of Information units across agencies within the Minister's portfolio. The answer provides specific data for the WA Police Force and refers to other QoNs for other agencies.
AnsweredQoN 1085Legislative Assembly
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For each agency, department and Government Trading Enterprise (GTE) within the Minister’s portfolio of responsibilities, as at 1 July 2024, 1 July 2023 and 21 November 2025, I ask: (a) How many FTE are allocated to the Freedom of Information Unit or equivalent area; (b) How many vacancies are in the Freedom of Information Unit or equivalent area; and (c) For each vacancy, how long has each position been vacant?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Tourism; Great Southern
Response time
4 days
Western Australia Police Force (including Road Safety Commission)
As at 20 November 2025 (the last pay date of November 2025):
a) 22.61 FTE.
b) Nil.
c) Not applicable.
For matters relating to the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (including Tourism Western Australia), refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1076.
For matters relating to the Great Southern Development Commission, refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1077.
For matters relating to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (including the Rottnest Island Authority), refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1090.
As at 20 November 2025 (the last pay date of November 2025):
a) 22.61 FTE.
b) Nil.
c) Not applicable.
For matters relating to the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (including Tourism Western Australia), refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1076.
For matters relating to the Great Southern Development Commission, refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1077.
For matters relating to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (including the Rottnest Island Authority), refer to the answer provided in Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1090.
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