❓ This parliamentary question seeks clarification on the Fremantle Port Authority's powers regarding the inspection and detention of illicit cargo, and identifies other agencies with such authority if the Port Authority lacks it.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2349Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 June 2026
Member
Portfolio
Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Does Fremantle Port Authority have any authority to inspect, search, hold, stop, isolate or detain cargo or containers suspected of containing contraband, illicit tobacco, illegal vapes or other illicit goods
?
(2) If yes to (1), please identify the source of that authority and the circumstances in which it may be exercised
?
(3) If no to (1), which agency or entity has authority to inspect, search, hold, stop, isolate or detain such cargo or containers
?
(4) Does Fremantle Port Authority have any authority to direct a terminal operator, stevedore, shipping line or logistics provider to hold or isolate suspicious cargo?
(5) If yes to (4), when was this authority last exercised?
(6) If no to (4), who has that authority?
Answered on
?
(2) If yes to (1), please identify the source of that authority and the circumstances in which it may be exercised
?
(3) If no to (1), which agency or entity has authority to inspect, search, hold, stop, isolate or detain such cargo or containers
?
(4) Does Fremantle Port Authority have any authority to direct a terminal operator, stevedore, shipping line or logistics provider to hold or isolate suspicious cargo?
(5) If yes to (4), when was this authority last exercised?
(6) If no to (4), who has that authority?
Answered on
AnswerView source ↗
⏳
This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.