{"id":"police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018","name":"Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018","slug":"police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"wa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181616,"registerId":"wa-police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018","content":"![Crest]()Western Australia\n\nPolice Act 1892\n\nPolice (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018\n\nWestern Australia\n\nPolice (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018\n\nContents\n\n1. Citation 1\n\n2. Commencement 1\n\n3. Terms used 1\n\n4. Fees 2\n\n5. Exempt events 2\n\n6. Charges for police services at major event 2\n\n7. Charges for police services if major event cancelled 3\n\n8. Amounts inclusive of GST 4\n\n9. *Police (Fees) Regulations 1981* repealed 4\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\nSchedule 2 — Charges for major events\n\nNotes\n\nCompilation table 8\n\nDefined terms\n\n  \n\nPolice Act 1892\n\nPolice (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018\n\n##### 1. Citation\n\n\t\tThese regulations are the *Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018*.\n\n##### 2. Commencement\n\nThese regulations come into operation as follows —\n\n(a) regulations 1 and 2 — on the day on which these regulations are published in the *Gazette*;\n\n(b) the rest of the regulations — on the day on which the *Police Amendment Act 2011* section 4 comes into operation.\n\n##### 3. Terms used\n\nIn these regulations —\n\nattendance rate means the total of —\n\n(a) the hourly attendance rate specified in Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) the hourly general overhead expenses rate specified in that Schedule;\n\ndepartment means the department of the Public Service principally assisting the Minister in the administration of the Act;\n\nGST has the meaning given in the *A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999* (Commonwealth) section 195‑1;\n\nplanning rate means the total of —\n\n(a) the hourly planning rate specified in Schedule 2; and\n\n(b) the hourly general overhead expenses rate specified in that Schedule;\n\ntraffic infringement notice record, in respect of a person, means the record held in the department of infringement notices served on the person under the *Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008* Part 5.\n\n[Regulation 3 amended: SL 2024/202 r. 4.]\n\n##### 4. Fees\n\n(1) A fee specified in Schedule 1 is the fee payable for the purpose set out opposite the fee in that Schedule.\n\n(2) The Commissioner of Police may reduce, waive or refund, in whole or in part, a fee payable under this regulation.\n\n##### 5. Exempt events\n\nFor the purposes of paragraph (b)(vi) of the definition of ***event*** in section 39E of the Act, each of the following is exempted from Part IVB of the Act —\n\n(a) the Perth Royal Show;\n\n(b) the Perth Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade;\n\n(c) the Perth Pride Fair Day.\n\n##### 6. Charges for police services at major event\n\n(1) The amount chargeable for personnel costs associated with the police officers who attend a major event to provide police services is the total of —\n\n(a) for each police officer who spends time in planning the deployment of police officers for the major event — one‑tenth of the planning rate for each 6 minutes that the police officer spends; and\n\n(b) for each police officer who spends time in attending the major event to provide police services — one‑tenth of the attendance rate for each 6 minutes that the police officer spends.\n\n(2) Subregulation (3) applies if —\n\n(a) the promoter or organiser of a major event requests the Commissioner of Police to provide police services in the air (air support) at the major event; and\n\n(b) the Commissioner, having regard to the security requirements of the major event, agrees to provide the air support.\n\n(3) The amount chargeable for overhead expenses associated with the provision of air support for the major event is, for each 6 minutes that the air support is provided, one‑tenth of the hourly overhead expenses rate for air support specified in Schedule 2 for the type of air support provided.\n\n[Regulation 6 amended: Gazette 17 Aug 2018 p. 2897‑8.]\n\n##### 7. Charges for police services if major event cancelled\n\n(1) If, after the promoter or organiser of a major event has requested the Commissioner of Police to provide police services for the event, the major event is cancelled —\n\n(a) the promoter or organiser must, as soon as practicable, give the Commissioner written notice of the cancellation; and\n\n(b) the Commissioner may charge the promoter or organiser an amount calculated in accordance with subregulation (2) for the time spent in planning the deployment of police services for the major event before the Commissioner was given notice of the cancellation.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the amount chargeable for the cancellation is one‑tenth of the planning rate for each 6 minutes that each police officer has spent in planning the deployment of police services for the major event.\n\n##### 8. Amounts inclusive of GST\n\nThe amounts specified in Schedules 1 and 2, other than the amounts specified in Schedule 1 item 8, are inclusive of GST.\n\n[Regulation 8 amended: SL 2024/94 r. 9.]\n\n##### 9. *Police (Fees) Regulations 1981* repealed\n\nThe *Police (Fees) Regulations 1981* are repealed.\n\nSchedule 1 — Fees\n\n[r. 4(1)]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/86 r. 7.]\n\n|  | **Purpose** | **Fee** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | Copy of traffic infringement notice record | $16.50 |\n| 2. | Escorts and guards — each person provided per hour or part of an hour for high risk escorts carried out by Tactical Response Group | $169.40 |\n| 3. | Authorised copy of a photograph | $11.00 |\n| 4. | National criminal history record check — |  |\n|  | (a) issued to a volunteer organisation | $17.60 |\n|  | (b) issued to a public sector body | $37.40 |\n| 5. | National police certificate | $64.90 |\n| 6. | Provision of incident information as defined in the *Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008* section 4 — |  |\n|  | (a) to those involved or their representatives (outlining certain accident details) | $55.00 |\n|  | (b) to the Insurance Commission of Western Australia for third party insurance purposes | $55.00 |\n| 7. | Provision of information about a reported incident, other than incident information as defined in the *Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008* section 4, to those involved or their representatives (outlining certain incident details) | $50.60 |\n| 8. | Replacement of prosecution documents — |  |\n|  | (a) a statement of the material facts of a charge, which has already been served (per hour or part of an hour) | $94.00 |\n|  | (b) additional copy of documents already disclosed (per hour or part of an hour) | $94.00 |\n\n\n[Schedule 1 inserted: SL 2025/86 r. 7.]\n\nSchedule 2 — Charges for major events\n\n[r. 3, 6 and 7]\n\n[Heading inserted: SL 2025/86 r. 7.]\n\n|  | **Charge** | **Rate/hour** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | Planning rate | $67.10 |\n| 2. | Attendance rate | $121.00 |\n| 3. | General overhead expenses rate | $23.10 |\n| 4. | Overhead expenses rate for air support — helicopter | $3 440.80 |\n| 5. | Overhead expenses rate for air support — fixed wing aircraft | $3 093.00 |\n\n\n[Schedule 2 inserted: SL 2025/86 r. 7.]\n\n![]()\n\nNotes\n\nThis is a compilation of the *Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018* and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation see the compilation table.\n\nCompilation table\n\n| **Citation** | **Published** | **Commencement** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| *Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018* | 12 Jan 2018 p. 137‑146 | r. 1 and 2: 12 Jan 2018 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 13 Jan 2018 (see r 2(b) and *Gazette* 12 Jan 2018 p. 115) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018* Pt. 4 | 26 Jun 2018 p. 2392‑400 | 1 Jul 2018 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulations 2018* | 17 Aug 2018 p. 2897‑8 | r. 1 and 2: 17 Aug 2018 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 18 Aug 2018 (see r 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2019* Pt. 4 | 21 Jun 2019 p. 2141‑50 | 1 Jul 2019 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2020* Pt. 4 | SL 2020/82 19 Jun 2020 | 1 Jul 2020 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2021* Pt. 4 | SL 2021/106 29 Jun 2021 | 1 Jul 2021 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2022* Pt. 4 | SL 2022/65 3 Jun 2022 | 1 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2023* Pt. 4 | SL 2023/74 16 Jun 2023 | 1 Jul 2023 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2024* Pt. 4 | SL 2024/94 12 Jun 2024 | 1 Jul 2024 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulations 2024* | SL 2024/202 2 Oct 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 2 Oct 2024 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 7 Oct 2024 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Police Regulations Amendment (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2025* Pt. 3 | SL 2025/86 11 Jun 2025 | 1 Jul 2025 (see r. 2(b)) |\n\n\nDefined terms\n\n*[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]*\n\n**Defined term Provision(s)**\n\nair support 6(2)\n\nattendance rate 3\n\ndepartment 3\n\nGST 3\n\nplanning rate 3\n\ntraffic infringement notice record 3\n\n© State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). To view relevant information and for a link to a copy of the licence, visit www.legislation.wa.gov.au.\n\nAttribute work as: © State of Western Australia 2025.\n\nBy Authority: GEOFF O. LAWN, Government Printer\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope cannot be assessed as the legislative text was not available for analysis. No comparison between original intent and enacted provisions is possible."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative text was retrievable — the source page returned a 'no longer available' error","Cannot assess actual complexity without access to the instrument's content","Fee and charges regulations are typically straightforward schedules with minimal interpretive complexity","Score of 1 reflects absence of content rather than confirmed simplicity"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation specifies the fees and charges Western Australia Police may levy for services (for example, police clearances, licensing and other police‑administered services). It determines who pays and how much, affecting individuals applying for checks or licences, employers requesting background checks, and businesses using regulated police services.\n\nIf you need the text, check the WA legislation site or contact the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Regulation 9 repeals the earlier Police (Fees) Regulations 1981 and replaces them with a consolidated fee and charge regime that (a) lists specific fixed fees (Schedule 1), (b) establishes a time‑based charging method and overheads for major events including air support (r.6; Schedule 2), (c) creates cancellation charges (r.7), and (d) exempts named events from Part IVB charges (r.5). The scope therefore shifts from the old instrument to the updated fee structures and event‑charging mechanics set out here."},"complexity_factors":["Fixed fee schedule listing discrete services and dollar amounts (Schedule 1) — straightforward lookup.","Time‑based charging model for major events calculated per 6‑minute units combining planning/attendance rates plus general overhead (r.6(1); Schedule 2) — requires unit conversion/recording.","Separate overhead rates for air support and conditional application when air support is requested and approved (r.6(2)–(3); Schedule 2 items 4–5) — adds conditional billing rules.","Cancellation notice and charge for planning time if event cancelled after a police request (r.7(1)–(2)) — introduces post‑request liabilities and administrative timing.","Commissioner discretion to reduce, waive or refund fees (r.4(2)) — creates administrative discretion and potential for inconsistent treatment.","GST treatment: amounts are GST inclusive except one listed item (r.8) — requires tax treatment checks when invoicing.","Defined terms centralise rate components (r.3) — necessary to compute composite rates but adds cross‑referencing.","Repeal of prior regulations (r.9) — regulatory replacement requiring comparison for transitional/coverage issues."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set the fees and charge rules the Western Australia Police may apply: fixed fees for records, certificates and services (Schedule 1), and time‑based charges for police at major events calculated in 6‑minute units using specified planning, attendance and overhead rates (Schedule 2). The Commissioner may reduce, waive or refund fees, certain public events are exempted from major‑event charges, and cancellation and GST rules are specified. It affects event promoters, people requesting police records or services, and organisations asking for police support."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of setting fees for police services and charges for major events. While fees have been updated annually through amending regulations (as shown in the compilation table from 2018-2025), the substantive scope has not expanded beyond fee-setting for standard services and event policing."},"complexity_factors":["Only 6 defined terms in the interpretation section (regulation 3)","Simple tabular structure for fees with clear purpose/fee pairings","Straightforward mathematical calculations (one-tenth of hourly rate per 6 minutes)","Limited cross-referencing - only references to the parent Police Act 1892, GST legislation, and Road Traffic Act","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond basic 'if-then' scenarios (cancellation, air support requests)","Short length (9 regulations plus 2 schedules)","Clear separation between standard fees (Schedule 1) and event charges (Schedule 2)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Western Australian law sets out the fees and charges that police can charge for various services, and how much event organisers must pay for police presence at major events.\n\n**What it covers:**\n\n**Standard fees (Schedule 1):**\n- **$16.50** for a copy of your traffic infringement (speeding/parking fine) record\n- **$169.40 per hour** for high-risk police escorts by the Tactical Response Group\n- **$11.00** for an authorised copy of a police photograph\n- **$17.60-$64.90** for criminal history checks (cheaper for volunteers, more expensive for general public)\n- **$50.60-$55.00** for accident or incident reports\n- **$94.00 per hour** for replacement prosecution documents\n\n**Major event charges (Schedule 2):**\nIf you organise a large event (like a concert or festival), you must pay for police services:\n- **Planning time:** $67.10/hour (plus $23.10 overhead) for officers preparing security plans\n- **Attendance time:** $121.00/hour (plus $23.10 overhead) for officers at the event\n- **Air support:** $3,093-$3,440/hour if you request helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft\n\n**Key protections for organisers:**\n- The Police Commissioner can reduce or waive any fee\n- If your event is cancelled, you only pay for planning time already spent (not the full event cost)\n- Three specific events are exempt from charges: Perth Royal Show, Perth Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade, and Perth Pride Fair Day\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis ensures event organisers bear the cost of extra police resources their events require, rather than taxpayers. It also standardises costs for common police services like background checks and accident reports."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018","history":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/police-fees-and-charges-regulations-2018/documents"}}