❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks information about Ron O'Connor's real estate license history, including whether it was revoked and the reasons for any revocation. The answer reveals O'Connor surrendered his license during an investigation for misappropriation and was subsequently convicted of stealing.
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(1) Has Mr Ron O'Connor ever held a real estate agent s licence? (2) If yes to (1), when? (3) Was Mr O'Connor's real estate agent's license revoked? (4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister
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13 September 2000
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I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(2) If yes to (1), when? (3) Was Mr O'Connor's real estate agent's license revoked? (4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(3) Was Mr O'Connor's real estate agent's license revoked? (4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(2) If yes to (1), when? (3) Was Mr O'Connor's real estate agent's license revoked? (4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(3) Was Mr O'Connor's real estate agent's license revoked? (4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
(4) If yes to (3), on what grounds? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) Yes (2) From 1 March 1991 to 23 May 1995 (3)&(4) Mr O'Connor surrendered his real estate licence on 23 May 1995. At the time, he was the subject of a Ministry of Fair Trading/Real Estate Board investigation regarding misappropriation from the trust fund of his real estate agency. When Mr O'Connor surrendered his licence, the Board directed that the matter be referred to the Police. Mr O'Connor was subsequently convicted of stealing.
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