❓ Mr. Papalia questions the Corrective Services Minister regarding David Volmer's visits to Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre, inquiring about dates, purpose, and potential concurrent visits by members of parliament. The Minister provides dates, states the purpose was art project discussions with staff, and confirms no MPs were present during Volmer's visits.
AnsweredQoN 4555Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the five occasions David Volmer entered Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre, and I ask: (a) what were the specific dates of Mr Volmer’s entry; (b) what was the purpose of each entry; (c) did a member of WA Parliament visit Banksia Hill at the same time as David Volmer on any if his entries; and (d) If yes to c): (i) which Member or Members of Parliament; and (ii) for what purpose?
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Answered
20 October 2015
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
34 days
The Department of Corrective Services advises:
(a) 6 February 2014, 11 June 2014, 23 September 2014, 5 December 2014 and 7 January 2015.
(b) Mr Volmer attended the Centre on all five occasions to discuss art projects Prison Fellowship WA were facilitating at the Centre. These meetings were with staff members only. Mr Volmer at no time visited with children at the facility.
(c) No.
(d)(i)-(d)(ii) N/A.
(a) 6 February 2014, 11 June 2014, 23 September 2014, 5 December 2014 and 7 January 2015.
(b) Mr Volmer attended the Centre on all five occasions to discuss art projects Prison Fellowship WA were facilitating at the Centre. These meetings were with staff members only. Mr Volmer at no time visited with children at the facility.
(c) No.
(d)(i)-(d)(ii) N/A.
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