76792 (2024). Shanan Halbert to the Minister of Police

Written Question

Published date: 16 Dec 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	76792 (2024)
Question asked:	26 Nov 2024
Member asking:	Shanan Halbert
Portfolio:	Minister of Police
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	11 Dec 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_76792_2024
Document guid:	47ef7519-4e73-450c-9aa2-d99d5762ed47

76792 (2024). Shanan Halbert to the Minister of Police: Since his letter dated 23rd September, how many, if any, events have been categorised by Police as ‘hate motivated’ offences against the Rainbow Community?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that between 24 September and 30 November 2024, there have been 119 events where the perceived prejudice was recorded as ‘Bisexual’, ‘Gay or Lesbian’ or ‘Another gender’. Please note that an event can have multiple offences. Data in this response is drawn from a dynamic operational database and is subject to change as new information is recorded or updated.