Question on Notice 999/2026: Number of charges for offences

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Status: Answered

Question Number: 999

Year: 2026

Asked By: Hon M de Brenni

Minister Responsible: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity (Hon D Frecklington)

Asked Date: 15 Sept 2026

Answer Due: 15 Oct 2026

Date Tabled: 15 Oct 2026

Topic

Number of charges for offences

Question

With reference to adult defendants charged with an offence against the Criminal Code 1899 ss 354, 354A, 355, 359E, 398 (where cl 12 or 15 applies), 408A, 409 and 411, 412, 419, 421, 427, 461, 462, 535, 541, 542, 544, where the offence under s 535, 541, 542 or 544 relates to an offence otherwise listed in this question— Will the Attorney-General advise (reported separately by each alleged offence) the number of defendants charged in the 2025-26 financial year while recorded as (a) on bail, (b) unlawfully at large or (c) having failed to appear?

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