Hon Michelle Boylan is questioning the Police Minister regarding potential backlogs in processing sexual assault forensic evidence kits in Western Australia, seeking data on the number of kits awaiting testing and the average processing timeframe.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1358Legislative Council
Asked
17 March 2026
Portfolio: Police

Question

I refer to the processing of sexual assault forensic evidence kits in Western Australia, and I ask:(a) as of 16 March 2026 is there is a backlog in testing forensic evidence kits in Western Australia;(b) if yes to (a), how many sexual assault forensic evidence kits are currently awaiting forensic testing; and(c) what is the current average timeframe between the collection of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit and the completion of forensic testing?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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