This question inquires about the operational details and impact of the Marlamanu youth diversion centre in the Kimberley, specifically focusing on resident numbers, program completion rates, average stay duration, and its role in preventing custodial sentences.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1695Legislative Council
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10 June 2026
Portfolio
Regional Development

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I refer to the much delayed and now opened youth diversion centre run under the Marlamanu program in the Kimberley, and ask:
(a) how many youth are currently residing at the centre;
(b) since opening last year, how many have gone through the program at the centre;
(c) what is the average duration of stay at the centre; and
(d) how many of those youth would have otherwise been directed to Banksia prison with a custodial sentence if the centre had not existed?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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