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❓ Question regarding contact between the Minister/staff and Brian Burke, and the Premier's instructions on this matter. The Premier verbally advised Ministers to avoid contact with Brian Burke, referencing the Ministerial Code of Conduct.

AnsweredQoN 174Legislative Assembly

Asked

18 May 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation

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Has the Minister or any of their Ministerial staff been provided any direction, instruction or advice from the Premier or the Premier’s office relating to contact with Mr Brian Burke, and if so: (a) what was the wording or nature of the direction, instruction or advice; (b) who provided the direction, instruction or advice; (c) who received the direction, instruction or advice; (d) how was that the direction, instruction or advice disseminated; and (e) if the direction, instruction or advice was via letter or email, please table the document?

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Answered

13 June 2017

Responded by

Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation

Response time

4 days

(a-d) The Premier verbally advised Ministers that they were not to have any contact with Brian Burke. DPC and by extension the Premier expects that all Ministers and staff adhere to the Ministerial Code of Conduct and follow DPC and PSC guidelines on ethical and accountable decision making.
(e) Not applicable

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