958. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the government’s recent announcement of a review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
(1) Has the scope of the review been finalised?
(2) If yes to (1)—
(a) what are the terms of reference for the review; and
(b) who was consulted ahead of establishing the terms of reference?
(3) If no to (1), who will be consulted as to the scope of the review and the development of the terms of reference?
(4) What is the intended time frame for the review?
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The Department of Justice, the Equal Opportunity Commission, the State Solicitor’s Office and the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia will be consulted.
(4) This is to be determined in consultation with the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia.