❓ Question on Notice regarding the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in family and domestic violence data in WA, seeking data, current tools, actions, and consultation details. The answer indicates data limitations and ongoing development of culturally appropriate tools with consultation.

I refer to the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in family and domestic violence data and the Ombudsman’s findings regarding systemic factors, and I ask:(a) what proportion of victim-survivors and perpetrators in family and domestic violence incidents identify as Aboriginal in each of the past three years;(b) what culturally appropriate risk assessment tools or frameworks are currently in use across the system;(c) what actions are being taken to address the underlying systemic and intergenerational factors contributing to this overrepresentation; and(d) what consultation has been undertaken with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations in the development of these responses?

(a) The information sought is contained in individual incident reports and is not available in an easily reportable format. (b – d) Common Risk Assessment is a nationally recognised, critical foundation for family and domestic violence responses. The System Reform Plan committed to redevelopment of the CRARMF and development of a dedicated Aboriginal Family Violence Risk Assessment Tool. Both are currently in-progress, informed by extensive consultation with government agencies, the community services sector, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.