❓ A WA parliamentary question sought details on misconduct investigations within agencies under the Racing and Gaming Minister's control for the 2008-09 financial year. The response indicates minimal activity, with only one investigation completed by the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
AnsweredQoN 1851Legislative Council
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For those Agencies under the Minister’s control, for the 2008-09 financial years can the Minister advise, -
(1) How many ‘appropriate authority investigations’ into alleged misconduct were conducted by Agencies under your control?
(2) Of the total, how many are complete?
(3) What was the finding from the investigation?
(4) Was a report done on each of those investigations?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Were these reports made public?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) How many investigations are still ongoing/outstanding?
(9) What is the nature of the investigations?
(1) How many ‘appropriate authority investigations’ into alleged misconduct were conducted by Agencies under your control?
(2) Of the total, how many are complete?
(3) What was the finding from the investigation?
(4) Was a report done on each of those investigations?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Were these reports made public?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) How many investigations are still ongoing/outstanding?
(9) What is the nature of the investigations?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 April 2010
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
49 days
DEPARTMENT OF RACING, GAMING AND LIQUOR
(1) One.
(2) One.
(3) The Department acted in accordance with the law and acted fairly and reasonably and consistent with its practices and procedures. The complaint was not sustained. The Ombudsman noted that RGL should not have entered into protracted correspondence with the complainant, which led to a false impression that the RGL was involved with the approvals process, when it wasn't. The Ombudsman did acknowledge that the Department was attempting to assist the complainant and the intention was appreciated.
(4) Yes.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) No.
(7) The matter is private and confidential.
(8) Nil.
(9) Not applicable.
BURSWOOD PARK BOARD
(1) Nil
(2 - 9) Not applicable.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION
(1) Nil
(2 - 9) Not applicable.
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(1) One.
(2) One.
(3) The Department acted in accordance with the law and acted fairly and reasonably and consistent with its practices and procedures. The complaint was not sustained. The Ombudsman noted that RGL should not have entered into protracted correspondence with the complainant, which led to a false impression that the RGL was involved with the approvals process, when it wasn't. The Ombudsman did acknowledge that the Department was attempting to assist the complainant and the intention was appreciated.
(4) Yes.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) No.
(7) The matter is private and confidential.
(8) Nil.
(9) Not applicable.
BURSWOOD PARK BOARD
(1) Nil
(2 - 9) Not applicable.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION
(1) Nil
(2 - 9) Not applicable.
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