❓ A parliamentary question regarding the implementation of the Prostitution Act 2000, specifically concerning industry standards, information for sex workers, and the operation of traditional "starting stalls" in Kalgoorlie brothels. The Attorney General assures that prior undertakings will be honoured.
AnsweredQoN 37Legislative Council
Asked
10 August 2000
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(1) Does the Minister for Police support aspects of the prostitution containment policy, such as the requirements for women to manage premises, for there to be no alcohol on brothel premises, and for workers to be at least 18 years of age? (2) What action will the Minister for Police take to ensure that such industry standards are maintained? (3) Has any material been published for distribution to sex workers, which explains the effects and operation of the new government and Labor Party supported Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS
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(1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(2) What action will the Minister for Police take to ensure that such industry standards are maintained? (3) Has any material been published for distribution to sex workers, which explains the effects and operation of the new government and Labor Party supported Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(3) Has any material been published for distribution to sex workers, which explains the effects and operation of the new government and Labor Party supported Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(2) What action will the Minister for Police take to ensure that such industry standards are maintained? (3) Has any material been published for distribution to sex workers, which explains the effects and operation of the new government and Labor Party supported Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(3) Has any material been published for distribution to sex workers, which explains the effects and operation of the new government and Labor Party supported Prostitution Act 2000? (4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(4) Will the Minister for Police table any such literature? (5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(5) Further to question without notice 24, answered yesterday, has the Minister for Police discussed with the Attorney General and/or the Commissioner of Police, the failure of the Government to honour its undertaking to allow the traditional “starting stalls” to continue operating at Kalgoorlie brothels? (6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(6) If yes, what is the result of such discussions? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(1) The containment policy put in place by successive Commissioners of Police was revoked by Commissioner Matthews on 4 August 2000. (2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(2) Not applicable, if it refers to the content of (1). (3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(3) The Western Australia Police Service has published no such material. (4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(5) The Minister for Police has discussed the issue with the Commissioner of Police and me, as Attorney General. (6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
(6) The undertaking I gave, as Attorney General, will be honoured. I discussed this with the Minister for Police, but not the Commissioner of Police. I understand the problem is that a lady by the name of Kenworthy has opened a new establishment in Kalgoorlie, which has departed from the traditional starting stalls. She has put up a sign saying that it is the best little whorehouse in Texas. That is not acceptable to the police. They have had difficulty discussing this matter with her and informing her it is not acceptable. At my request, the Minister for Police will proclaim regulations which exempt the starting stalls. Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: When will they be proclaimed? Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: It will happen only as a result of my saying that the police should not wait any longer for Mrs Kenworthy, but should pass regulations for dealing with the starting stalls. It is then up to Mrs Kenworthy to make up her mind about where she stands. The regulations will be drafted to cover starting stalls, and that will honour the undertaking I gave. It will then be for the police to work out what they do with Mrs Kenworthy. Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: They are not meant to be in place. Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: I was decidedly upset when I found this had not been done, because I made a point of finding out that it could be done and ensuring the undertaking was carried out . I should have been told that it had not been carried out. Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon Norm Kelly: Can the other two brothels revert to their previous operation? Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
Hon PETER FOSS: I have said the regulations must be drafted, and the starting stalls must be exempted. The answer I gave at the time indicated that the prostitutes are not allowed on the street or the verge. I made that point clear. They have to stay in the starting stalls. The principal objection to the new premises is that a person has to stand virtually in front of the stalls in order to see in, whereas the new building has a shopfront, and that is not acceptable. The regulations will deal with the traditional starting stalls, and they will be given the exemption that I mentioned in the House. I have asked the Minister for Police to get that done as soon as possible so that the undertaking can be carried out. I have indicated also that I thought it had been done; and, if it had not been done, I should have been told that it had not been done.
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