❓ Hon Rod Caddies inquired about incidents of assault and threatening physical aggression against Department of Education employees in WA public schools in 2025, including reporting to police and medical/leave requirements. The Minister for Education stated the data could not be provided in the short timeframe.
AnsweredQoN 516Legislative Council
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Public schools—Aggressive incidents
516. Hon Rod Caddies to
the Leader of the House representing the
Minister for Education:
I refer to the
safety of teachers and staff in WA public schools.
(1) How many incidents of assault or
threatening physical aggression against Department of Education employees were
reported in WA public schools in 2025?
(2) Of those incidents, how many were
reported to police?
(3) Of those incidents, how many required
the employee to receive medical assistance or take personal leave?
(4) Can the minister guarantee she is
providing teachers and school staff with a safe workplace?
516. Hon Rod Caddies to
the Leader of the House representing the
Minister for Education:
I refer to the
safety of teachers and staff in WA public schools.
(1) How many incidents of assault or
threatening physical aggression against Department of Education employees were
reported in WA public schools in 2025?
(2) Of those incidents, how many were
reported to police?
(3) Of those incidents, how many required
the employee to receive medical assistance or take personal leave?
(4) Can the minister guarantee she is
providing teachers and school staff with a safe workplace?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) The state government and the Department of
Education have a zero-tolerance approach towards violence and antisocial
behaviour in schools. This data cannot be provided in the short timeframe
requested. If the honourable member places the question on notice, the minister
will endeavour to provide a response.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) The state government and the Department of
Education have a zero-tolerance approach towards violence and antisocial
behaviour in schools. This data cannot be provided in the short timeframe
requested. If the honourable member places the question on notice, the minister
will endeavour to provide a response.
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