❓ Hon Paul Llewellyn questions the Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) regarding its handling of a complaint against KCGM, specifically concerning communication practices and infrastructure approvals. The Minister's response details the department's actions and KCGM's subsequent agreement to address the issues.
AnsweredQoN 2874Legislative Council
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I refer to questions on notice Nos 2617 and 2618 of September 22 2005 -
(1) Can the Minister state how many telephone discussions were undertaken with the alleged offender KCGM and its personnel, and on what specific dates?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Does the Department regularly and as a matter of normal procedure simply just telephone the alleged offender when complaints are made and discuss the matters?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), why?
(6) Did Mr Bob Stevens or any other Departmental staff agree to provide any information verbally or written on files to KCGM held by the Department concerning the complaint made?
(7) If yes to (6), -
(a) what was the specific nature of the information provided; and
(b) why was the verbal or written information provided to KCGM personnel?
(8) Can the Minister state the specific date when it first commenced?
(9) How long has it been in years for the long established practice to treat correspondence exchanged between it and its clients as being confidential and accessible by other parties only via the provisions of the
Freedom of Information Act 1992
?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) In relation to the answer for part (9) of question on notice No. 2617, can the Minister state what has delayed the completion of the investigation?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Will DoIR direct or request that KCGM cease usage and discontinuance of the large gates and fencing constructed across the haul road, used by employees, contractors all times of the day/night, given that the occupier has not given written consent as is required under section 20(5)?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
(15) Will DoIR direct or request that KCGM cease usage and discontinuance of the concrete/shed/fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown switchboard, given that the occupier has not given written consent as is required under section 20(5) for the usage?
(16) If no to (15), why not?
(1) Can the Minister state how many telephone discussions were undertaken with the alleged offender KCGM and its personnel, and on what specific dates?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Does the Department regularly and as a matter of normal procedure simply just telephone the alleged offender when complaints are made and discuss the matters?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) If yes to (3), why?
(6) Did Mr Bob Stevens or any other Departmental staff agree to provide any information verbally or written on files to KCGM held by the Department concerning the complaint made?
(7) If yes to (6), -
(a) what was the specific nature of the information provided; and
(b) why was the verbal or written information provided to KCGM personnel?
(8) Can the Minister state the specific date when it first commenced?
(9) How long has it been in years for the long established practice to treat correspondence exchanged between it and its clients as being confidential and accessible by other parties only via the provisions of the
Freedom of Information Act 1992
?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) In relation to the answer for part (9) of question on notice No. 2617, can the Minister state what has delayed the completion of the investigation?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Will DoIR direct or request that KCGM cease usage and discontinuance of the large gates and fencing constructed across the haul road, used by employees, contractors all times of the day/night, given that the occupier has not given written consent as is required under section 20(5)?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
(15) Will DoIR direct or request that KCGM cease usage and discontinuance of the concrete/shed/fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown switchboard, given that the occupier has not given written consent as is required under section 20(5) for the usage?
(16) If no to (15), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 March 2006
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
126 days
(b) why was the verbal or written information provided to KCGM personnel?
(1) The Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) had three telephone discussions with KCGM concerning the resident's complaint, on 11 May, 27 October and 30 November 2005. (2) Not applicable. (3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(16) Not applicable.
(1) The Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) had three telephone discussions with KCGM concerning the resident's complaint, on 11 May, 27 October and 30 November 2005. (2) Not applicable. (3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(3) DoIR's investigation of a complaint may involve any number of separate lines of enquiry as may be considered necessary in light of the particular elements of the complaint. In the course of investigating the resident's complaint DoIR pursued a number of actions, including meeting with the resident in order to clarify the elements of his complaint, carrying out an on-ground inspection of the relevant infrastructure, obtaining a detailed legal opinion from the State Solicitor's Office on various aspects of the matter and communicating (in writing and by telephone) with KCGM for the purpose of affording the company an opportunity to respond to the complaint. (4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(4-5) Not applicable. (6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(6) DoIR did not provide KCGM with a copy of any written material contained on DoIR's files concerning this complaint. DoIR did, however, inform KCGM of the general nature of the complaint in the manner outlined in Answer (7) below. (7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(7) (a) A description of the various pieces of infrastructure complained of, and a request that KCGM consider any actions that it might take in helping towards addressing and resolving the complaint in a timely and reasonable manner. (b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(b) In order to afford KCGM an opportunity to be informed of and respond to the complaint. (8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(8) On the assumption that the Hon Member is enquiring as to the date of DoIR's initial communication with KCGM concerning this complaint, this was by way of a telephone discussion on 11 May 2005. (9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(9) Twelve years, since the commencement in 1993 of operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. (10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(10) Not applicable. (11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(11) The investigation was completed in early December 2005 and DoIR informed the resident of its outcome on 8 December 2005. The investigation was not in fact "delayed" in any undue manner; rather, its duration was necessitated by the need to ensure that it followed an appropriate and proper course as outlined in Answer (3) above. (12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(13) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to relocate the gates and fencing erected across the haul road to a position further than 100 metres from the resident's property. (14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable. (15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(15) I am informed that KCGM has agreed to dismantle and remove the concrete/brick shed and surrounding fencing known as the KCGM Williamstown Switchboard. (16) Not applicable.
(16) Not applicable.
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