Youth Justice System

In reply to Mr TEAGUE (Heysen—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (24 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): I have been advised of the following:

The 2024-25 estimated result for family conferences, as it was so significant, was considered a potential anomaly.

It is common for there to be fluctuations in the number of referrals for a family conference. The Youth Court cannot comment on why there has been an increase in referrals of these matters.