Basil Zempilas accuses WA Government of misleading public on domestic violence policy

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WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has accused the Labor government of misleading the public over its domestic violence GPS tracking policy, citing internal letters that warned the system was not viable outside Perth.

He challenged Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia in Parliament over why he had publicly insisted tracking was possible statewide, despite warnings from the Commissioner that it wasn’t.

In response, Papalia presented updated advice to the ABC stating that electronic monitoring is now suitable in more cases, with additional bail conditions recommended where necessary.

Police Minister Reece Whitby defended the policy, saying: “Western Australians are safer because of these laws and because of this technology,” while accusing the opposition of “undermining and scaring” the community.

Source: ABC News

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