Hon. Norman Moore's question regarding the legal basis for withholding information on withdrawn charges related to Joe McDonald was met with a response citing an ongoing Corruption and Crime Commission inquiry and a request from them to WA Police to not release details.

AnsweredQoN 543Legislative Council
Asked
28 June 2006
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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JOE MCDONALD - WITHDRAWN CHARGES
Which section of which law prevents the minister from answering question without notice 483? Hon JON FORD

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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. In order to not prejudice the inquiry, the Corruption and Crime Commission has requested WA Police to not release any details while the matter is still under investigation.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. In order to not prejudice the inquiry, the Corruption and Crime Commission has requested WA Police to not release any details while the matter is still under investigation.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. In order to not prejudice the inquiry, the Corruption and Crime Commission has requested WA Police to not release any details while the matter is still under investigation.

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