❓ Mr. Katsambanis questions the Premier regarding the release of Nicholas Rodney McDonald (Faulkner), a dangerous sex offender, without a dangerous sex offender declaration or electronic monitoring. The Premier expresses concern and initiates a review of the process.
AnsweredQoN 268Legislative Assembly
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DANGEROUS SEXUAL OFFENDERS
— NICHOLAS RODNEY MCDONALD
268. Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS to the Premier:
Can the Premier explain why
dangerous sex predator Nicholas Rodney McDonald, now known as Faulkner, was not
declared a dangerous sex offender, and how he was released into our community
without being electronically monitored?
— NICHOLAS RODNEY MCDONALD
268. Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS to the Premier:
Can the Premier explain why
dangerous sex predator Nicholas Rodney McDonald, now known as Faulkner, was not
declared a dangerous sex offender, and how he was released into our community
without being electronically monitored?
AnswerView source ↗
I learnt about this issue this
morning when I read about it. I asked for an immediate review of the
arrangements and expressed my concern about these issues. Obviously, I understand
the community concern in respect of this. The process in place is conducted by
what is known as the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Review Committee at the
Department of Corrective Services. It is independent of government and it put
in place recommendations for what should take place in relation to this
particular person. Obviously, he is a person who has committed some heinous
crimes and is someone no-one in our community would have a great deal of
sympathy for. There is a process in place that has apparently been implemented,
but obviously we are seeking a review of it.
morning when I read about it. I asked for an immediate review of the
arrangements and expressed my concern about these issues. Obviously, I understand
the community concern in respect of this. The process in place is conducted by
what is known as the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Review Committee at the
Department of Corrective Services. It is independent of government and it put
in place recommendations for what should take place in relation to this
particular person. Obviously, he is a person who has committed some heinous
crimes and is someone no-one in our community would have a great deal of
sympathy for. There is a process in place that has apparently been implemented,
but obviously we are seeking a review of it.
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