❓ Hon Nick Goiran questions the Attorney General regarding the completion and tabling of investigations into prison escapes, specifically Robert Kevin McCullough's escape, and seeks timelines for other ongoing investigations. The Attorney General confirms McCullough's investigation is complete but will not table the findings, stating the Financial Management Act is not applicable, and provides a vague timeline for the other investigations.
AnsweredQoN 825Legislative Council
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Prisoners—Escapes
825. Hon Nick Goiran to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney
General:
I refer to the
investigation regarding the escape from custody of Robert Kevin McCullough,
which was due to conclude on 19 September 2025, as well as the three other
investigations into incidents of prison escapes.
(1) Has the investigation into Mr McCullough's
escape been completed?
(2) If yes to (1), will the minister table a
document outlining the findings and outcome of the investigation?
(3) If no to (2), will the minister undertake to
comply with section 82 of the Financial Management
Act 2006 and give notice of his decision to the Auditor General?
(4) In relation to the other three investigations,
by what dates will those investigations be completed?
825. Hon Nick Goiran to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney
General:
I refer to the
investigation regarding the escape from custody of Robert Kevin McCullough,
which was due to conclude on 19 September 2025, as well as the three other
investigations into incidents of prison escapes.
(1) Has the investigation into Mr McCullough's
escape been completed?
(2) If yes to (1), will the minister table a
document outlining the findings and outcome of the investigation?
(3) If no to (2), will the minister undertake to
comply with section 82 of the Financial Management
Act 2006 and give notice of his decision to the Auditor General?
(4) In relation to the other three investigations,
by what dates will those investigations be completed?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) No.
(3) Section 82 of the Financial Management Act 2006 is not applicable.
(4) The three investigations are progressing and
will be completed as soon as possible.
for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) No.
(3) Section 82 of the Financial Management Act 2006 is not applicable.
(4) The three investigations are progressing and
will be completed as soon as possible.
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