❓ Hon Neil Thomson asks the Minister for Education and Training about the costs associated with legal actions allegedly taken against Mr. Brock Burston by the Department of Education in 2021. The Minister responds that the Department did not take legal action against Mr. Burston.
AnsweredQoN 593Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
BROCK
BURSTON — POLICE PROSECUTION
593. Hon NEIL THOMSON to
the Minister for Education and Training:
I refer to legal actions taken against Mr Brock Burston in
2021 by the Department of Education. What were the associated costs to the
department, including legal action by the department, such as estimated staff
time preparing for a case; costs to act as witnesses, including time, travel
and accommodation; direct legal costs; and all other related costs?
BURSTON — POLICE PROSECUTION
593. Hon NEIL THOMSON to
the Minister for Education and Training:
I refer to legal actions taken against Mr Brock Burston in
2021 by the Department of Education. What were the associated costs to the
department, including legal action by the department, such as estimated staff
time preparing for a case; costs to act as witnesses, including time, travel
and accommodation; direct legal costs; and all other related costs?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
The Department of Education has not taken legal action
against Mr Brock Burston.
question.
The Department of Education has not taken legal action
against Mr Brock Burston.
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