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❓ This Question on Notice seeks detailed information regarding the Commissioner of Corrective Services' response to the Greenough Regional Prison riot and subsequent escape, focusing on timelines, communication, and actions taken.

AnsweredQoN 3882Legislative Assembly

Asked

14 August 2018

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Corrective Services

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In relation to the Greenough Regional Prison (GRP) riot and subsequent escape, I ask: (a) At what date and time was Commissioner Hassall first made aware of the incident: (i) Who notified the Commissioner and by what form (email, phone etc.); (ii) What actions were taken by the Commissioner after first being made aware of the incident; and (iii) Did the Commissioner inform any other individuals and if so, who and by what form; (b) At what date and time was Commissioner Hassall provided with his first "face to face" briefing on the incident: (i) What date, time and location did this briefing take, who was it presented by and who was present in the briefing (job titles only); and (ii) Were any subsequent briefings held, if so, on what date, time, location and who by; (c) When (date/time) did Commissioner Hassall first visit GRP after the incident and for how long; and (d) How many nights did Commissioner Hassall stay up at Geraldton to deal with this incident: (i) If any nights, what accommodation was booked, for how many people and at what total cost?