❓ Hon Kate Doust questions the Minister for Energy regarding alleged unauthorised access by Western Power to a property and seeks data on similar complaints. The Minister denies unauthorised access, citing legal rights for maintenance.
AnsweredQoN 5085Legislative Council
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I refer to Western Power’s alleged unauthorised entry to a property at 47 Turner Gully Rd, Dale, and ask -
(1) Has the Minister reviewed complaints regarding ‘unauthorised access’ to this property?
(2) If yes to (1), what action has he taken to address these issues?
(3) How many complaints has Western Power received regarding unauthorised access to any private property in -
(a) 2009-10;
(b) 2010-11; and
(c) 2011 to 31 October?
(1) Has the Minister reviewed complaints regarding ‘unauthorised access’ to this property?
(2) If yes to (1), what action has he taken to address these issues?
(3) How many complaints has Western Power received regarding unauthorised access to any private property in -
(a) 2009-10;
(b) 2010-11; and
(c) 2011 to 31 October?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
28 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
119 days
(1) Yes, the owner of this property has alleged unauthorised access by Western Power. However, at no time has this been the case. Under section 43 of the
Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979
, Western Power and its agents have right of access to carry out maintenance of its assets on private properties.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) This is not applicable as all access is authorised.
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Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979
, Western Power and its agents have right of access to carry out maintenance of its assets on private properties.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) This is not applicable as all access is authorised.
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