Considerations include appointments, training requirements, scope of powers
The Standing Committee on Public Administration of the Parliament of Western Australia has announced the launch of an inquiry into the state’s justices of the peace (JPs) and visiting justices, which began on 2 December 2025.
The inquiry’s insights, to be included in a report, will seek to strengthen the JP framework through ongoing improvements to the effectiveness, capability, and sustainability of JP services across Western Australia.
According to an announcement from the state government, the inquiry calls upon a broad cross-section of the community to participate and provide written submissions by the deadline of 13 February 2026. JPs, witnessing centres, and community stakeholders can share their viewpoints and experiences.
According to information from the WA Parliament’s website, those interested can:
Those needing assistance to send their written submissions can reach out to committee staff.
Per the WA Parliament’s website information, submissions may tackle important issues such as:
Pursuant to parliamentary inquiry protocols, all contributor submissions remain confidential until the committee’s formal release. Contributors may also seek confidentiality for all or part of their submissions upon supplying reasons when lodging their submissions online.
At a later date, the committee may conduct hearings regarding this matter. Contributors can express their interest in participating during these hearings when sending their submissions online, according to the state government’s announcement.
