❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Justice Minister about a prison executive's alleged corruption and handling of the situation, highlighting concerns about the Public Sector Management Act's disciplinary processes.
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I refer to the report in today’s The West Australian about prison executive Jeff Enoch, who was sent by the minister’s department to Hakea Prison to act in the critical position of troubleshooter in response to the report of the Inspector of Custodial Services that this maximum security prison was in danger of failure and ask - (1) Was Mr Enoch the subject of investigation for corruption prior to being sent to Hakea Prison? (2) Given that the credit card on which he purchased sex romps with prostitutes and strippers and alcohol at taxpayers’ expense had been withdrawn on 19 March, two months ago, why did he resign only yesterday after journalists had leaked this information? (3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(1) Was Mr Enoch the subject of investigation for corruption prior to being sent to Hakea Prison? (2) Given that the credit card on which he purchased sex romps with prostitutes and strippers and alcohol at taxpayers’ expense had been withdrawn on 19 March, two months ago, why did he resign only yesterday after journalists had leaked this information? (3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(2) Given that the credit card on which he purchased sex romps with prostitutes and strippers and alcohol at taxpayers’ expense had been withdrawn on 19 March, two months ago, why did he resign only yesterday after journalists had leaked this information? (3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(1) Was Mr Enoch the subject of investigation for corruption prior to being sent to Hakea Prison? (2) Given that the credit card on which he purchased sex romps with prostitutes and strippers and alcohol at taxpayers’ expense had been withdrawn on 19 March, two months ago, why did he resign only yesterday after journalists had leaked this information? (3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(2) Given that the credit card on which he purchased sex romps with prostitutes and strippers and alcohol at taxpayers’ expense had been withdrawn on 19 March, two months ago, why did he resign only yesterday after journalists had leaked this information? (3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(3) Why was Mr Enoch not suspended while the investigation was under way? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(1) Not to the best of my knowledge. Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker: Didn’t you make inquiries? Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: The member for Nedlands asked me whether something had occurred. I said that to the best of my knowledge it had not occurred. I cannot give a more direct answer than that, I am sorry. (2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
(2)-(3) These issues relate to problems with which I am sure members opposite are familiar; namely, the unduly complicated and burdensome discipline provisions of the Public Sector Management Act. Members will be aware that the procedures laid down in the Act - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Excuse me. The procedures in the Act for disciplining people are very time consuming and cumbersome, which often defeats justice and defies commonsense. The procedures in that Act were implemented at a very early stage of the issue, some months ago. Prior to the issue being publicised in the newspaper, the Director General of the Department of Justice had - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
The SPEAKER: Member! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: I will go back to the start. The disciplinary provisions in the Act were invoked a month and a half to two months ago. Mr Enoch was written to and, in accordance with the Act, asked to give reasons why he should not be suspended without pay and was given either five or seven days to respond. Preceding that, an investigator had been appointed in accordance - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
The SPEAKER: The minister should answer the question. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. An investigator had been appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act, to inquire into 21 specific allegations of misuse of credit cards by Mr Enoch. That person was provided with details of the complaint and was asked to provide a report. This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
This issue has highlighted the need to overhaul the relevant provisions of the Act. As soon as sufficient evidence was obtained, and natural justice accorded to Mr Enoch, he should have been sacked. The provisions in the Act simply do not allow that to occur. As expressed in this morning’s newspaper, it is my view that changes to the Act are highly desirable to enable these problems to be efficiently dealt with. Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
Mr Enoch’s behaviour was unconscionable and corrupt. He has submitted his resignation from the department. The police are continuing to investigate the matter to see whether criminal charges of either theft or fraud are appropriate in the circumstances. For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
For people who are not familiar with this matter, when it was first drawn to my attention in February this year, it was obvious that the Department of Justice was either unable or failed to properly identify this issue as an abuse of the system. A full audit has been established and changes have been implemented to deal with this matter appropriately.
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