❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses allegations of Anti-Corruption Commission members breaching secrecy provisions, police investigation timelines, and potential government actions. The Minister confirms an investigation occurred, found no breach, and deems further questions inapplicable.
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(1) Will the Minister for Police confirm that the West Australian Police Service is investigating a matter where the three members of the Anti Corruption Commission are alleged to have breached the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 and where the maximum penalty for the breach is two years imprisonment? (2) Will the Minister for Police confirm that the matter of complaint was lodged on 1 May 2000 and that the complainant also provided a legal opinion from a barrister from the independent bar which held that a number of offences had been committed by at least one member of the Anti Corruption Commission? (3) When will the police investigation be complete, given that the statute of limitations has effect and that a prosecution must be brought within a specified time period? (4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister
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21 September 2000
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(1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Will the Minister for Police confirm that the matter of complaint was lodged on 1 May 2000 and that the complainant also provided a legal opinion from a barrister from the independent bar which held that a number of offences had been committed by at least one member of the Anti Corruption Commission? (3) When will the police investigation be complete, given that the statute of limitations has effect and that a prosecution must be brought within a specified time period? (4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(3) When will the police investigation be complete, given that the statute of limitations has effect and that a prosecution must be brought within a specified time period? (4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Will the Minister for Police confirm that the matter of complaint was lodged on 1 May 2000 and that the complainant also provided a legal opinion from a barrister from the independent bar which held that a number of offences had been committed by at least one member of the Anti Corruption Commission? (3) When will the police investigation be complete, given that the statute of limitations has effect and that a prosecution must be brought within a specified time period? (4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(3) When will the police investigation be complete, given that the statute of limitations has effect and that a prosecution must be brought within a specified time period? (4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(4) If there have been any delays to the investigation why has this occurred? (5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(5) What will the Government s position be if proceedings are commenced against any of the Anti Corruption Commission members? (6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If proceedings are commenced, will the members be suspended from their role with the Anti Corruption Commission awaiting the outcome of the proceedings? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The West Australian Police Service conducted an investigation into an allegation by a former police officer that there had been a possible breach of the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. (2) The matter of complaint leading to this investigation was lodged on 1 May 2000. (3) The police investigation was completed on 10 July 2000. The police investigation found that the secrecy provisions of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988 had not been breached. (4) There were no delays in this investigation. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable.
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