5680 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5680 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	03 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05680_2026
Document guid:	478afbfb-020c-4f42-830c-45acc1627acc

5680 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I have received a range of advice on the impact of the move-on policy, including on the projected prison population. This advice will be proactively released imminently.