2025-2026 Executive Summary
It is with pride and a strong sense of purpose that I present the Department of Justice 2025-2026 Annual Report.
This year has been one of significant challenge and transformation for Western Australia’s justice system. Growing demand, increasing complexity and changing community expectations have required difficult decisions as we work to keep the community safe and deliver fair, accessible and effective justice services.
Across courts and tribunals, corrective services, victim support, trustee and guardianship services, policy and legislation, reform, and our operational and corporate functions, our people have responded with professionalism, resilience and a strong sense of purpose. We remain committed to strengthening our systems, processes and culture so they can perform their work safely, respectfully and effectively.
We have continued to respond to complex and enduring challenges, including the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system, family and domestic violence, youth justice, and the need for services that are more inclusive, accessible and responsive. Our work has focused on law reform, service improvement, stronger partnerships and more effective stewardship of the justice system.
A significant priority has been developing the Department’s refreshed Strategic Plan. Informed by the Public Sector Commission’s Agency Capability Review and shaped by leaders and staff across the Department, this work has strengthened our shared direction, clarified our priorities and connected our day-to-day activities with the outcomes we seek for the community.
We have also expanded our use of data, analytics and forecasting to better understand demand, anticipate pressure points and inform decisions about future services and infrastructure. Stronger engagement with stakeholders and communities, including the independent guidance provided by the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee, continues to inform our approach to reform and the improvement of justice outcomes for Aboriginal people.
While the scale of the challenges ahead remains significant, the dedication and expertise of our people, together with our renewed strategic focus and strong partnerships, position the Department well to respond to future demand and continue strengthening Western Australia’s justice system.
Kylie Maj
Director General
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