Hon Dr Steve Thomas questions the Attorney General regarding a non-operational lift at the Bunbury Courthouse, impacting accessibility to Courtroom 1 and potentially causing medical issues for those forced to use the stairs.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1234Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2026
Portfolio: Attorney General

Question

I refer to the Bunbury Courthouse, which has lifts that have not operated since March 2025, and I ask:(a) why has the only lift been out of order for the last year;(b) when will the lift be fixed and when will it be operational;(c) what is the Government doing to assist those people who have to walk up the 38 stairs to Courthouse 1;(d) have there been any medical episodes resulting from people having to walk up the stairs; and(e) what is the Government doing to provide disabled access to Courtroom 1?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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