❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for State Development regarding the adequacy of Mr. Cooke's report in addressing concerns raised in a previous question, particularly regarding previous investigations, misleading information from the Department of Industry and Resources, and historical issues. The Minister defers to the final report and subsequent actions.
AnsweredQoN 1656Legislative Council
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I refer to question on notice number 1384, 24 October 2003 and the answers provided -
(1) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (1) the Minister for State Development does not intend to discuss these issues as he expects them to be dealt with in Mr Cooke’s report can the Minister explain how can these issues of ‘previous investigations’ be possibly dealt with given that it is clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not thoroughly and properly investigating all of these matters?
(2) If no to (1) why not?
(3) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (5) the Minister for State Development does not intend to discuss these issues as he expects them to be dealt with in Mr Cooke’s report can the Minister explain how can these issues of the Department of Industry and Resources providing incorrect and misleading information to the Minister and Parliament be possibly dealt with given that it is now clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not investigating, and documenting in the report all of the instances where the department has provided incorrect and misleading information?
(4) If no to (3) why not?
(5) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (9) many of the issues are historical and will be dealt with by Mr Cooke, can the Minister explain how can he make a statement that the matters will be dealt with by Mr Cooke, given that it is clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not investigating these matters so it is impossible for him to procedurally deal with them and factually document them in a manner which covers all of the matters?
(6) If no to (5) why not?
(1) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (1) the Minister for State Development does not intend to discuss these issues as he expects them to be dealt with in Mr Cooke’s report can the Minister explain how can these issues of ‘previous investigations’ be possibly dealt with given that it is clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not thoroughly and properly investigating all of these matters?
(2) If no to (1) why not?
(3) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (5) the Minister for State Development does not intend to discuss these issues as he expects them to be dealt with in Mr Cooke’s report can the Minister explain how can these issues of the Department of Industry and Resources providing incorrect and misleading information to the Minister and Parliament be possibly dealt with given that it is now clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not investigating, and documenting in the report all of the instances where the department has provided incorrect and misleading information?
(4) If no to (3) why not?
(5) Given that the Minister has stated for the answer to part (9) many of the issues are historical and will be dealt with by Mr Cooke, can the Minister explain how can he make a statement that the matters will be dealt with by Mr Cooke, given that it is clearly apparent that Mr Cooke is not investigating these matters so it is impossible for him to procedurally deal with them and factually document them in a manner which covers all of the matters?
(6) If no to (5) why not?
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Answered
30 March 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
109 days
(1)-(6) The principal concerns raised by Mr Kean relate to the same issues examined by Mr Cooke in one of the case studies included in the Draft Report of his Review. A decision on appropriate action on these issues will be made following the release of the final Report. This will involve careful consideration of the recommendations contained in the Report and any relevant comments received from interested parties.
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