13738 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13738 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Tamatha Paul
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13738_2026
Document guid:	40f7df84-0392-41c8-8a3e-ee769ddad2f9

13738 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Justice: Does the Minister consider current IPCA funding and staffing levels sufficient to investigate the growing number of complaints the authority receives in a timely and comprehensive manner, and if not, what additional resourcing is planned?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: It is a priority for the Government to make sure there is robust and timely oversight of Police. In response to the IPCA report ‘Review of Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming’, Cabinet announced an intention to strengthen the oversight and assurance mechanisms for Police by establishing an Inspector General of Police. The particulars of the establishment of the Inspector General of Police, and future arrangements are under active consideration.