A member of parliament questions the Premier regarding the resignation of the Acting Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission, seeking information on when the Premier was informed, potential involvement of staff, and whether government resources were used to assist another member of parliament.

AnsweredQoN 449Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 August 2005
Portfolio
Premier

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I refer the Premier to matters surrounding the former Acting Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission, Ms Moira Rayner. (1) When was the Premier first advised by the Attorney General or the Premier’s staff members of this issue? (2) Was the Premier or any of his staff or any of his minister’s staff involved in any discussions with the member for Perth regarding this matter before he brought it to Parliament last Thursday? (3) Was anyone in government circles involved in the drafting or preparation of any material on behalf of, or for the use of, the member for Perth in this matter? Dr G.I. GALLOP

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(1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(1) When was the Premier first advised by the Attorney General or the Premier’s staff members of this issue? (2) Was the Premier or any of his staff or any of his minister’s staff involved in any discussions with the member for Perth regarding this matter before he brought it to Parliament last Thursday? (3) Was anyone in government circles involved in the drafting or preparation of any material on behalf of, or for the use of, the member for Perth in this matter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(2) Was the Premier or any of his staff or any of his minister’s staff involved in any discussions with the member for Perth regarding this matter before he brought it to Parliament last Thursday? (3) Was anyone in government circles involved in the drafting or preparation of any material on behalf of, or for the use of, the member for Perth in this matter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(3) Was anyone in government circles involved in the drafting or preparation of any material on behalf of, or for the use of, the member for Perth in this matter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(1) The Attorney General advised me of Ms Rayner’s resignation from the Corruption and Crime Commission on Wednesday, 17 August following the meeting he had with Commissioner Kevin Hammond. (2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(2) I am not aware of any involvement of my staff in any matters relating to the issues raised. (3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.
(3) The member for Perth was acting as chairman of the parliamentary committee. It is my understanding that the work is in the parliamentary system and separate from the executive arm of government, which is how it should be. Indeed, that is how it was.

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