Tuesday the 30th of July 2024
Victorian Legislative Council
Rachel PAYNE (Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan): — To ask the Minister for Corrections (for the Minister for Police):
In relation to police arrest:
(1) How many people were arrested by Victoria Police for the possession of cannabis —
(a) in 2023; and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(2) How many people were arrested by Victoria Police for trafficking of cannabis —
(a) in 2020;
(b) in 2021;
(c) in 2022;
(d) in 2023; and
(e) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(3) How many people were arrested by Victoria Police for the cultivation of cannabis —
(a) in 2020;
(b) in 2021;
(c) in 2022;
(d) in 2023; and
(e) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(4) Of those identified in paragraph (1), how many identified as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander —
(a) in 2023; and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(5) Of those identified in paragraph (2) and (3), how many identified as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander —
(a) in 2020;
(b) in 2021;
(c) in 2022;
(d) in 2023; and
(e) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(6) Of those identified in paragraph (1), how many fulfilled the conditions to be eligible to be issued a caution —
(a) in 2023: and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(7) Of those identified in paragraph (1), how many were issued a caution —
(a) in 2023; and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(8) Of those identified in paragraph (4), how many fulfilled the conditions to be eligible to be issued with a caution —
(a) in 2023; and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
(9) Of those identified in paragraph (4), how many were issued with a caution —
(a) in 2023; and
(b) between 1 January 2024 and 31 June 2024.
[Answer due: 29th of August, 2024]
Answer provided, 18th of October 2024:
The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) is committed to publishing a broad range of free data on its website. All statistics can be found at www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au.
lf the member has a specific data request, it can be submitted at [email protected].
Victoria Police have advised that they do not have the capacity and resources it would require to provide the level of data that has been requested within the timeframe prescribed.
Hon Anthony Carbines MP
Minister for Police
Minister for Crime Prevention
Minister for Racing
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