❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the government about surveillance activities related to individuals suspected of interfering with shark drum lines deployed in 2014. The Minister was unable to provide an answer within the time available.
AnsweredQoN 465Legislative Council
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SHARK DRUM LINE PROGRAM — SURVEILLANCE
465. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Attorney General
representing the Minister for Fisheries:
I refer to surveillance undertaken
of people suspected of planning to interfere with the lethal shark drum lines
deployed off Perth and the south west coasts in early 2014.
(1) Over what period, commencing and
ending on what dates, was surveillance conducted?
(2) Will the
minister list the charges that were laid, including the number of individuals
who were charged, as a direct result of these surveillance activities?
(3) How many
staff were involved in the surveillance operations, including in the field and
in support or supervisory roles?
(4) How many boats and motor
vehicles were used in the operations?
(5) In relation to (3), what types
of illegal activity are these officers usually tasked with investigating?
465. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Attorney General
representing the Minister for Fisheries:
I refer to surveillance undertaken
of people suspected of planning to interfere with the lethal shark drum lines
deployed off Perth and the south west coasts in early 2014.
(1) Over what period, commencing and
ending on what dates, was surveillance conducted?
(2) Will the
minister list the charges that were laid, including the number of individuals
who were charged, as a direct result of these surveillance activities?
(3) How many
staff were involved in the surveillance operations, including in the field and
in support or supervisory roles?
(4) How many boats and motor
vehicles were used in the operations?
(5) In relation to (3), what types
of illegal activity are these officers usually tasked with investigating?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
Due to the level of information required, the Department of
Fisheries advises that it is not possible to provide an answer in the time
available. It is therefore requested that the honourable member place this
question on notice.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
Due to the level of information required, the Department of
Fisheries advises that it is not possible to provide an answer in the time
available. It is therefore requested that the honourable member place this
question on notice.
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