Question
Number
564
Subject
ACT Policing
(Referral of ATSI people to restorative justice)
(Referral of ATSI people to restorative justice)
Asked by
Barry, Chiaka
Directed to
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Question asked on
06 August 2025
Answer due on
05 October 2025
Question asked
- What percentage of eligible young First Nations people were referred to Restorative Justice in 2023/24 and 2024/25.
- Why were only 50 per cent of eligible young First Nations people referred to restorative justice in 2022/23, given 94.3 per cent of non First Nations young people were referred.
- When did the Minister for Police become aware of the disparity referred to in part (2).
- What action did the Minister for Police take when becoming aware of the disparity referred to in part (2).
- When did the Commissioner of Police become aware of the disparity referred to in part (2).
- What action did the Commissioner of Police take when becoming aware of the disparity referred to in part (2).
- What are the reasons that young First Nations people are not being referred to restorative justice at the same rate as non young First Nations people.
- What actions have been taken since 2022-23 to ensure eligible young First Nations people are referred to restorative justice.