❓ A parliamentary question probes the leak of an undercover officer's identity in the Andrew Mallard case, specifically seeking details on how the identity was obtained, whether the leaker was identified, and why no action was taken. The tabling of a police document is also requested.
AnsweredQoN 1127Legislative Council
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MEMBER FOR MINDARIE - CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION MALLARD CASE EVIDENCE
I refer the minister to his reply to question without notice 1104. (1) Will the minister elaborate on what precisely were the legitimate means by which the undercover officer’s identity had been sought? (2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD
I refer the minister to his reply to question without notice 1104. (1) Will the minister elaborate on what precisely were the legitimate means by which the undercover officer’s identity had been sought? (2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD
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I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(1) Will the minister elaborate on what precisely were the legitimate means by which the undercover officer’s identity had been sought? (2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(1) Will the minister elaborate on what precisely were the legitimate means by which the undercover officer’s identity had been sought? (2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(2) Did the investigation into the leak identify who passed on the information to people outside the police service involved in the Andrew Mallard campaign? (3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(3) If so, was any action taken against those responsible for the leak; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(4) Will the minister table the complete version of the questioning suspects OP-30 document, including all sections numbered OP-30.1 to OP-30.14; and, if not, why not? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
I thank the honourable Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has supplied the following answer - (1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(1) The identity of the undercover operative was known to a person who was outside the employment of Western Australia Police. This person came into this information legitimately and committed no offence in passing the UCO’s identity to another person. There is no caveat or law preventing such disclosure by persons who are not police officers or public sector employees. This is a unique situation and the present laws dealing with these particular issues are adequate. (2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(2) Yes. (3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(3) No. Refer to the answer to (1). (4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
(4) We are unable to provide a response in the time provided; therefore, the question will be taken on notice. Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
Hon Norman Moore : Rubbish!
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