Law and Order

171. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Attorney General:

I refer to the WA Labor commitment to implement a process for people who have historical sex convictions relating to consensual homosexual acts expunged, and I ask:

(a) can the Minister please advise whether this process has been developed;

(b) if yes to (a), please advise what this process will entail;

(c) if no to (a), why not;

167. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Police:

I refer to the analysis of suspected illicit drugs which is undertaken for Western Australia Police by ChemCentre, and ask:

(a) how many samples were analysed by ChemCentre for Western Australia Police in the last 12 months;

(b) what is the current average time it takes to receive the Certificate of Approved Analyst;