❓ Opposition Leader Barnett questions Premier Gallop about his knowledge of the investigation into Graham Burkett. Gallop states he learned of the search warrant from his chief of staff and the phone tapping from the newspaper.
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I refer the Premier to the investigation into alleged corrupt activity by Mr Graham Burkett, former chief of staff to the Minister for Racing and Gaming. (1) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett’s phone was being intercepted, and who made him aware of it? (2) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett was being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission, and who made him aware of that? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(1) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett’s phone was being intercepted, and who made him aware of it? (2) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett was being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission, and who made him aware of that? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(2) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett was being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission, and who made him aware of that? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(1) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett’s phone was being intercepted, and who made him aware of it? (2) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett was being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission, and who made him aware of that? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(2) When did the Premier first become aware that Mr Burkett was being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission, and who made him aware of that? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
I make two general points about this question: firstly, we all have a responsibility to make sure that the Corruption and Crime Commission can do its job independently. That is very important to members on this side of the House. Secondly, we need to ensure that due process is followed when allegations are made against any individual. (1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(1) I was first made aware of this issue on 23 September 2004 when my chief of staff, Mr Sean Walsh, contacted me and indicated that a search warrant had been issued to search Mr Burkett’s office that he occupied for the Minister for Racing and Gaming. I have explained fully to the media that that particular advice was given to me. (2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
(2) Like everyone else, I became aware of the phone tapping when it was published in the newspaper.
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