❓ Question regarding the diversity of judicial appointments in WA, specifically concerning individuals with Asian CALD backgrounds. The Attorney General's response indicates that the requested data is not collected.
AnsweredQoN 5145Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the appointment of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) magistrates and judges, I ask:
(a) how many magistrates and judges still serving in Western Australia have an Asian CALD background and how does this compare to the general community demographic; and
(b) how many magistrates and judges have been appointed since the election of the Barnett Government and how many are of an Asian CALD background?
(a) how many magistrates and judges still serving in Western Australia have an Asian CALD background and how does this compare to the general community demographic; and
(b) how many magistrates and judges have been appointed since the election of the Barnett Government and how many are of an Asian CALD background?
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Answered
17 May 2011
Response time
34 days
(a) - (b)
Data on personal characteristics, such as racial or ethnic backgrounds, of the State's judicial officers is not collected or catalogued by the State governments. Further, there is no statutory or other requirement for such characteristics to be a necessary element of the judicial appointment process. For example, section 8(1) of the
Supreme Court Act 1935
(WA) indicates the qualifications required for appointment.
As to the first part of the question, since 23 September 2008, there have been: 16 Judges appointed; 5 Magistrates appointed and 1 re-appointed in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia; 1 Magistrate appointed on a full time basis (who was previously appointed on a part time basis) in the Children's Court of Western Australia; and 1 Magistrate appointed in the Family Court of Western Australia.
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Data on personal characteristics, such as racial or ethnic backgrounds, of the State's judicial officers is not collected or catalogued by the State governments. Further, there is no statutory or other requirement for such characteristics to be a necessary element of the judicial appointment process. For example, section 8(1) of the
Supreme Court Act 1935
(WA) indicates the qualifications required for appointment.
As to the first part of the question, since 23 September 2008, there have been: 16 Judges appointed; 5 Magistrates appointed and 1 re-appointed in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia; 1 Magistrate appointed on a full time basis (who was previously appointed on a part time basis) in the Children's Court of Western Australia; and 1 Magistrate appointed in the Family Court of Western Australia.
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