❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks confirmation and response regarding communication from the 'Murphy Interest' concerning alleged historical government protection of 'gold' crime. The Premier's response deflects, citing previous investigations and potential legal action.
AnsweredQoN 344Legislative Council
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(1) Would the Leader of the House, on behalf of the Premier, confirm that the Premier is in receipt of written communication and attached questionnaire from Mr Michael Murphy the Administrator of the Murphy Interest, dated 14 September 2001?
(2) When does the Premier intend to give due and true answers to the Murphy Interest in respect to the eighteen (18) questions put to him in this questionnaire which relate to, duly evidenced WA State Liberal and WA State ALP Governments’ successive assistance and continued protection of duly evidenced ‘gold’ crime in Western Australia, committed against constituents of ‘The Murphy Interest’?
(3) What action does the Premier intend to take in respect of this particular communication and questionnaire?
(2) When does the Premier intend to give due and true answers to the Murphy Interest in respect to the eighteen (18) questions put to him in this questionnaire which relate to, duly evidenced WA State Liberal and WA State ALP Governments’ successive assistance and continued protection of duly evidenced ‘gold’ crime in Western Australia, committed against constituents of ‘The Murphy Interest’?
(3) What action does the Premier intend to take in respect of this particular communication and questionnaire?
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Answered
19 December 2001
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
15 days
Mr Murphy has previously been advised that allegations of criminal offences that he has raised have been considered by the relevant authorities. In addition, previous correspondence from Mr Murphy indicates that action may be taken against the State of Western Australia and others. The Crown Solicitor's Office has advised that if and when such action is instituted it will be defended vigorously.
In addition, previous correspondence from Mr Murphy indicates that action may be taken against the State of Western Australia and others. The Crown Solicitor's Office has advised that if and when such action is instituted it will be defended vigorously.
In addition, previous correspondence from Mr Murphy indicates that action may be taken against the State of Western Australia and others. The Crown Solicitor's Office has advised that if and when such action is instituted it will be defended vigorously.
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