❓ WA Parliamentary Question regarding a security sweep conducted by Lockforce in various ministerial offices. The sweep found no listening devices and cost $49,800 plus GST.
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In regards to the security sweep organised by the McGowan Government and conducted by Lockforce: (a) were any "bugs", listening devices or recording devices discovered as part of the security sweep; (b) how much did the security sweep cost; (c) what dates were the security sweep conducted; (d) what offices were included as part of the security sweep; and (e) was Lockforce selected through the correct procurement procedures?
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Answered
27 June 2017
Response time
8 days
(a) No
(b) $49,800 plus GST
(c) Security sweeps undertaken between 30/3/2017 to 13/4/2017
(d) Locations:-
Premier’s Office, First Floor, 1 Parliament Place, West Perth
Cabinet Room, Ground Floor, 1 Parliament Place, West Perth
Deputy Premier’s Office, Level 13, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Ellery’s Office, Level 13, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Dawson’s Office, Level 12, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Roberts’ Office, Level 12, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister MacTiernan’s Office, Level 11, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Wyatt’s Office, Level 11, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Papalia’s Office, Level 10, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Logan’s Office, Level 10, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Quigley’s Office, Level 10, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Minister Johnston’s Office, Level 9, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Saffioti’s Office, Level 9, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister McGurk’s Office, Level 8, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Kelly’s Office, Level 8, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Tinley’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Murray’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Templeman’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Parliament House, Premier McGowan’s Office, Harvest Terrace, Perth
Parliament House, LOOP Office, Harvest Terrace, Perth
(e) Lockforce is an appropriately registered security agent under State Legislation. As it is a specialist area, advice was sought from the Office of State Security and Emergency Co-ordination.
(b) $49,800 plus GST
(c) Security sweeps undertaken between 30/3/2017 to 13/4/2017
(d) Locations:-
Premier’s Office, First Floor, 1 Parliament Place, West Perth
Cabinet Room, Ground Floor, 1 Parliament Place, West Perth
Deputy Premier’s Office, Level 13, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Ellery’s Office, Level 13, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Dawson’s Office, Level 12, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Roberts’ Office, Level 12, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister MacTiernan’s Office, Level 11, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Wyatt’s Office, Level 11, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Papalia’s Office, Level 10, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Logan’s Office, Level 10, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Quigley’s Office, Level 10, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Minister Johnston’s Office, Level 9, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Saffioti’s Office, Level 9, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister McGurk’s Office, Level 8, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Kelly’s Office, Level 8, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Tinley’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Murray’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Minister Templeman’s Office, Level 7, 2 Havelock Street, West Perth
Parliament House, Premier McGowan’s Office, Harvest Terrace, Perth
Parliament House, LOOP Office, Harvest Terrace, Perth
(e) Lockforce is an appropriately registered security agent under State Legislation. As it is a specialist area, advice was sought from the Office of State Security and Emergency Co-ordination.
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