❓ A parliamentary question regarding an incident involving Ms. Woods and the use of a Department of Indigenous Affairs vehicle, following up on a previous question and a media report. The response details the timeline of events and departmental handling.
AnsweredQoN 1160Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the answer to question on notice No. 803 concerning Ms Woods and to
The West Australian
article entitled ‘State refuses to punish officer’ of 29 September 2001 and ask the Minister to respond to question on notice No. 803 in detail?
The West Australian
article entitled ‘State refuses to punish officer’ of 29 September 2001 and ask the Minister to respond to question on notice No. 803 in detail?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
24 October 2001
Responded by
Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
7 days
(1) Ms Woods was allocated a motor vehicle under the Department of Indigenous Affairs’ Parking and Vehicle Allocation policy. (2) Mr David Pedler, Regional Manager, Midland Office is Ms Woods’ supervisor. Mr Pedler became aware of the incident on 15 June 2001. (3) Regional Operations Directorate. The Assistant Director responsible was Mr Richard May. The Director responsible was Ms Vanessa Davies. (4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(2) Mr David Pedler, Regional Manager, Midland Office is Ms Woods’ supervisor. Mr Pedler became aware of the incident on 15 June 2001. (3) Regional Operations Directorate. The Assistant Director responsible was Mr Richard May. The Director responsible was Ms Vanessa Davies. (4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(3) Regional Operations Directorate. The Assistant Director responsible was Mr Richard May. The Director responsible was Ms Vanessa Davies. (4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(15) 19 June 2001.
(2) Mr David Pedler, Regional Manager, Midland Office is Ms Woods’ supervisor. Mr Pedler became aware of the incident on 15 June 2001. (3) Regional Operations Directorate. The Assistant Director responsible was Mr Richard May. The Director responsible was Ms Vanessa Davies. (4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(3) Regional Operations Directorate. The Assistant Director responsible was Mr Richard May. The Director responsible was Ms Vanessa Davies. (4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(4) The Assistant Director was advised on 20 June 2001. (5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(5) 20 June 2001. (6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(6) Mr Richard May. (7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(7) 30 July 2001. (8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(8) No. (9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(9-12) Vehicle use is governed by policy provisions of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and not State Legislation provisions. (13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(13) No. (14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(14) The Department of Indigenous Affairs accepted the explanation given by Ms Woods and her assurance to adhere fully to Departmental policy requirements in the future. (15) 19 June 2001.
(15) 19 June 2001.
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