❓ A parliamentary question sought information on the use of private investigators by agencies within the Planning; Culture and the Arts portfolios in WA during the 2014-15 financial year. Only the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority engaged private investigators, investigating one employee for misconduct.
AnsweredQoN 4342Legislative Assembly
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For all departments, agencies and government-trading enterprises within the Minister’s portfolio of responsibilities: (a) did the organisation engage the services of private investigators for the financial year 2014-15; and (b) if yes to (a): (i) how many investigations were undertaken by the private investigators; (ii) what was the purpose of each investigation; and (iii) what was the total cost of all investigations for the financial year?
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Answered
15 September 2015
Responded by
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts
Response time
35 days
Department of Planning
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Western Australian Planning Commission
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
(a) Yes.
(b) (i) One.
(ii) An employee was investigated for misconduct. The matter was reported to the Public Sector Commission. The employee has subsequently left the agency.
(iii) $43 531.40 (including GST).
Culture and Arts Portfolio incorporating Department of Culture and the Arts;
State Library of Western Australia;
State Records Office;
ScreenWest; Art Gallery of Western Australia;
Western Australian Museum; Perth Theatre Trust
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Landcorp
Answer will be forthcoming from the Minister for Lands.
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Western Australian Planning Commission
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
(a) Yes.
(b) (i) One.
(ii) An employee was investigated for misconduct. The matter was reported to the Public Sector Commission. The employee has subsequently left the agency.
(iii) $43 531.40 (including GST).
Culture and Arts Portfolio incorporating Department of Culture and the Arts;
State Library of Western Australia;
State Records Office;
ScreenWest; Art Gallery of Western Australia;
Western Australian Museum; Perth Theatre Trust
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
Landcorp
Answer will be forthcoming from the Minister for Lands.
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