❓ The Attorney General addresses concerns about delays to the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill, highlighting its impact on combating organised crime and corruption, and the need for its swift passage.
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Will the Attorney General advise the House whether the delay in the passage of the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill is impacting on official corruption and organised crime in Western Australia? Mr J.A. McGINTY
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I am pleased to advise the House that, following an approach by the Commissioner of Police in Western Australia, I have recommended to the Governor the appointment of Hon Barry Rowland, QC, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to the position of special commissioner under the Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Act 2002. Although it would not be appropriate for me to reveal the precise nature of the application that will be made to Mr Rowland in his capacity as special commissioner, I can inform the House that I have been advised by the Commissioner of Police that the application is for precisely the situation that the Act was designed to cover. It will be an application for the removal of fortification on premises that are allegedly used for the purposes of criminal activity. Although the application will no doubt be adequately dealt with under the Act, it would be far preferable if it could have been brought under the new Corruption and Crime Commission Act. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I am pleased to advise the House that, following an approach by the Commissioner of Police in Western Australia, I have recommended to the Governor the appointment of Hon Barry Rowland, QC, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to the position of special commissioner under the Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Act 2002. Although it would not be appropriate for me to reveal the precise nature of the application that will be made to Mr Rowland in his capacity as special commissioner, I can inform the House that I have been advised by the Commissioner of Police that the application is for precisely the situation that the Act was designed to cover. It will be an application for the removal of fortification on premises that are allegedly used for the purposes of criminal activity. Although the application will no doubt be adequately dealt with under the Act, it would be far preferable if it could have been brought under the new Corruption and Crime Commission Act. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
I am pleased to advise the House that, following an approach by the Commissioner of Police in Western Australia, I have recommended to the Governor the appointment of Hon Barry Rowland, QC, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to the position of special commissioner under the Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Act 2002. Although it would not be appropriate for me to reveal the precise nature of the application that will be made to Mr Rowland in his capacity as special commissioner, I can inform the House that I have been advised by the Commissioner of Police that the application is for precisely the situation that the Act was designed to cover. It will be an application for the removal of fortification on premises that are allegedly used for the purposes of criminal activity. Although the application will no doubt be adequately dealt with under the Act, it would be far preferable if it could have been brought under the new Corruption and Crime Commission Act. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I am pleased to advise the House that, following an approach by the Commissioner of Police in Western Australia, I have recommended to the Governor the appointment of Hon Barry Rowland, QC, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to the position of special commissioner under the Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Act 2002. Although it would not be appropriate for me to reveal the precise nature of the application that will be made to Mr Rowland in his capacity as special commissioner, I can inform the House that I have been advised by the Commissioner of Police that the application is for precisely the situation that the Act was designed to cover. It will be an application for the removal of fortification on premises that are allegedly used for the purposes of criminal activity. Although the application will no doubt be adequately dealt with under the Act, it would be far preferable if it could have been brought under the new Corruption and Crime Commission Act. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
I am pleased to advise the House that, following an approach by the Commissioner of Police in Western Australia, I have recommended to the Governor the appointment of Hon Barry Rowland, QC, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, to the position of special commissioner under the Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal Act 2002. Although it would not be appropriate for me to reveal the precise nature of the application that will be made to Mr Rowland in his capacity as special commissioner, I can inform the House that I have been advised by the Commissioner of Police that the application is for precisely the situation that the Act was designed to cover. It will be an application for the removal of fortification on premises that are allegedly used for the purposes of criminal activity. Although the application will no doubt be adequately dealt with under the Act, it would be far preferable if it could have been brought under the new Corruption and Crime Commission Act. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes: They are the same powers. Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: No, they are not. That is the distinction. It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
It is essential that the police have these powers. As members will recall, the legislation was passed in the aftermath of the car bombing of Don Hancock and Lou Lewis. These criminal elements engage all too often in intimidation, dealing in drugs and also violence. They also believe themselves to be above the law. This legislation and actions by the Government are designed to show that they are not above the law. We have cracked down on bikie gangs. We have taken their Harleys from them, confiscated their assets and also put legislation in place that will enable their fortified premises to be torn down, to the extent that they represent an impediment to the police in their pursuit of justice in this State. It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
It would have been preferable for the superior processes in the Corruption and Crime Commission Bill to be employed on this occasion. The increased controls and accountability, such as oversight by the parliamentary inspector, could have been employed. In addition, the Police Force could, if it were necessary, utilise the exceptional powers available in relation to criminal activity under that Bill. In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
In June this year an undertaking was given to me by members of the upper House that they would refer the CCC legislation to an appropriate committee, which would report back by mid August. It is with some regret that I report that that undertaking has not been honoured. The upper House committee has still not reported. It will not be in a position to report back until the middle of October at the earliest. I am extremely disappointed by the delay in the passage of the legislation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
The SPEAKER: Members! Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: I am particularly disappointed by the delay in the Standing Committee on Legislation in the upper House returning its report to the Council. The establishment of the CCC is a critical step for Western Australia in the fight against corruption and crime. I urge all members of the upper House to support the prompt passage of the Bill, so that we will not have to face the detrimental consequences that their delaying is causing to the fight against crime in Western Australia. The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
The SPEAKER: Before we move on to the next question, I remind people in my gallery that they are there with my permission. Part of that permission is that there be no mobile phones in this Chamber. Therefore, whoever has one should take it outside.
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