❓ Mr. Kirkup questions whether the Member for Cowan contacted the Premier or relevant offices regarding her concerns about Perth Arena being a potential terrorist target before making public comments. The Premier confirms no such contact occurred and highlights Dr. Aly's expertise in counter-terrorism.
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I refer to the Member for Cowan's comments on 26 May 2017
that Perth Arena is a "prime target for a terrorist attack" and ask: (a) Has the Member for Cowan written or emailed the Premier, any of the Premier’s staff or the Office of State Security and Emergency Coordination (OSSEC) about her concerns prior to making her public comments about Perth Arena: (i) If yes, on what date and will the Premier table a copy of the correspondence?
that Perth Arena is a "prime target for a terrorist attack" and ask: (a) Has the Member for Cowan written or emailed the Premier, any of the Premier’s staff or the Office of State Security and Emergency Coordination (OSSEC) about her concerns prior to making her public comments about Perth Arena: (i) If yes, on what date and will the Premier table a copy of the correspondence?
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Answered
8 August 2017
Response time
2 days
(a) No. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has not received written or emailed correspondence from the Member for Cowan, in regard to her public comments about Perth Arena.
(i) Not applicable.
However, I take the opportunity to remind the member that Dr Anne Aly is a renowned expert in counter-terrorism and anti-extremism. She has been an associate professor at Curtin University and a professor at Edith Cowan University, as well as founding the anti-radicalisation organisation, People Against Violent Extremism. Dr Aly was also invited to speak at the 44 th President of the United States’ summit on countering violent extremism in 2014.
(i) Not applicable.
However, I take the opportunity to remind the member that Dr Anne Aly is a renowned expert in counter-terrorism and anti-extremism. She has been an associate professor at Curtin University and a professor at Edith Cowan University, as well as founding the anti-radicalisation organisation, People Against Violent Extremism. Dr Aly was also invited to speak at the 44 th President of the United States’ summit on countering violent extremism in 2014.
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