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❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the cost and deployment of WA Police resources, specifically the Dignitary Protection Unit, for Senator Pauline Hanson's visit to Western Australia in October 2018. The question seeks details on police presence at specific events and requests a copy of national protection protocols.

AnsweredQoN 1708Legislative Council

Asked

18 October 2018

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to Legislative Council question without notice No. 987, answered on 17 October 2018 in relation to Western Australia Police resources allocated to Senator Pauline Hanson, and I ask: (a) how many police officers were deployed to the public event at 'Botanica Bar and Bistro' to 'maintain public order' and what was the cost of this operation; (b) for how many days were two Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU) officers assigned to assist the Australian Federal Police with the personal protection of Senator Hanson during her visit; (c) what is the average cost of a DPU officer on day shift; (d) were DPU services provided to Senator Hanson whilst attending an event at 6pm on Friday 12 October 2018 at Fraser's Kings Park; and (e) will the Minister please provide a copy of the National Dignitary Protection protocols referred to in the above mentioned question?

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Answered

29 November 2018

Responded by

Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police

Response time

12 days

The Western Australian Police Force advised the following:
(a)        Eleven (11). There was no additional cost.
(b)        Zero (0) days. Four (4) hours.
(c)        A Senior Constable is assessed at $45.00 per hour.
(d)       No.
(e)        Yes. [Please see tabled paper No. ]

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