❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the status of investigations into complaints made by Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson related to real estate, settlement agents, and pre-purchase building inspection reports. The Minister declines an independent investigation at this stage.
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(b) if yes, when is Mr Ferguson likely to be made aware of the results of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection’s investigation; (c) if not, why not; (d) will the Minister agree to an independent investigation of Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s complaints; and (e) if not, why not?
(c) if not, why not; (d) will the Minister agree to an independent investigation of Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s complaints; and (e) if not, why not?
(d) will the Minister agree to an independent investigation of Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s complaints; and (e) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not?
a) Yes. There are matters still being investigated by the Department, REBA and SASB. b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration. Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration. Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
(c) if not, why not; (d) will the Minister agree to an independent investigation of Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s complaints; and (e) if not, why not?
(d) will the Minister agree to an independent investigation of Mr and Mrs Ferguson’s complaints; and (e) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not?
a) Yes. There are matters still being investigated by the Department, REBA and SASB. b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration. Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration. Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made. In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters. c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
c) Not applicable. d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
d) No. e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
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Answered
16 December 2003
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
13 days
The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has been advised by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (“the Department”), the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board (“REBA”) and the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board (SASB) as follows.
a) Yes. There are matters still being investigated by the Department, REBA and SASB.
b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration.
Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made.
In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters.
c) Not applicable.
d) No.
e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
a) Yes. There are matters still being investigated by the Department, REBA and SASB.
b) The REBA and SASB investigations, into the conduct of the real estate and settlement agents involved in the purchase of 5 Columba St, are nearing completion. Mr Ferguson has been regularly informed at each stage of the process. Due to the complexity of the investigation, external legal advice may be required to clarify a number of issues. The matter will then be submitted to REBA and SASB for their formal consideration.
Mr Ferguson has also lodged complaints with the Department in relation to pre-purchase building inspection reports. These matters are currently being conciliated. In respect to these matters, the Department is at present awaiting the trader’s response. The length of time to finalise the matter will be dependant on the trader’s response, and Mr & Mrs Ferguson’s acceptance of the trader’s offer of settlement, if made.
In addition to being informed of progress, Mr Ferguson will be formally advised of the outcome of these matters.
c) Not applicable.
d) No.
e) At this time the matters are not concluded and I have not been presented with information that would justify such action.
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