❓ Dr. Brad Pettitt asks about the number of prisoners in WA, broken down by facility, and the record high. The Minister provides the requested data, including a table of prison populations by facility as of May 11, 2026, and the record high on February 1, 2026.
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Prisons—Muster393.Hon Dr Brad Pettittto the minister representing the Minister for Corrective
Services:(1) How many individuals are currently
held in the Western Australian prison system?(2) Can the minister please provide a
breakdown of individuals by facility if available?(3) What is the record highest number of
individuals held in the WA prison system and on what date did this occur?
Services:(1) How many individuals are currently
held in the Western Australian prison system?(2) Can the minister please provide a
breakdown of individuals by facility if available?(3) What is the record highest number of
individuals held in the WA prison system and on what date did this occur?
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