❓ The WA government outlines its approach to funding further legal proceedings initiated by the liquidator of Grubb Finance Broker and Oakleigh Acquisitions, emphasizing cost-benefit analysis and prior approval. Specific budgets exist for actions against St George Bank and Rowena's auditors, but details are withheld to avoid prejudicing the cases.
AnsweredQoN 1325Legislative Assembly
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With reference to civil actions undertaken by Mr Mark Conlan, supervisor and liquidator of Grubb Finance Broker (Rowena Nominees) and Oakleigh Acquisitions, what is the estimated cost of ongoing actions or any further legal proceedings?
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Answered
12 March 2002
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
97 days
I am also advised that no further legal actions will be commenced by Mr Conlan in his capacity as Supervisor without prior express consent of the Board. The State Government has approved budgets for the Liquidator in relation to damages proceedings against St George Bank and Rowena’s trust account auditors, however, publication of these budgets may prejudice those proceedings. It is likely that in his capacity as Liquidator Mr Conlan may seek to commence further proceedings over time as issues arise. Funding applications will be submitted to the State Government prior to the commencement of any proceedings by the Liquidator and a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken. That analysis, together with any other relevant considerations, will be considered prior to any decisions being made as to whether to provide further funding.
The State Government has approved budgets for the Liquidator in relation to damages proceedings against St George Bank and Rowena’s trust account auditors, however, publication of these budgets may prejudice those proceedings. It is likely that in his capacity as Liquidator Mr Conlan may seek to commence further proceedings over time as issues arise. Funding applications will be submitted to the State Government prior to the commencement of any proceedings by the Liquidator and a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken. That analysis, together with any other relevant considerations, will be considered prior to any decisions being made as to whether to provide further funding.
It is likely that in his capacity as Liquidator Mr Conlan may seek to commence further proceedings over time as issues arise. Funding applications will be submitted to the State Government prior to the commencement of any proceedings by the Liquidator and a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken. That analysis, together with any other relevant considerations, will be considered prior to any decisions being made as to whether to provide further funding.
The State Government has approved budgets for the Liquidator in relation to damages proceedings against St George Bank and Rowena’s trust account auditors, however, publication of these budgets may prejudice those proceedings. It is likely that in his capacity as Liquidator Mr Conlan may seek to commence further proceedings over time as issues arise. Funding applications will be submitted to the State Government prior to the commencement of any proceedings by the Liquidator and a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken. That analysis, together with any other relevant considerations, will be considered prior to any decisions being made as to whether to provide further funding.
It is likely that in his capacity as Liquidator Mr Conlan may seek to commence further proceedings over time as issues arise. Funding applications will be submitted to the State Government prior to the commencement of any proceedings by the Liquidator and a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken. That analysis, together with any other relevant considerations, will be considered prior to any decisions being made as to whether to provide further funding.
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