❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Mines department's requirements for employees to declare potential conflicts of interest, particularly in light of Supreme Court observations. The Minister confirms existing policies and availability of some information.
AnsweredQoN 875Legislative Council
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(2) Does the department require its employees to declare any pecuniary or other interests that may conflict, or appear to conflict, with the execution of their departmental duties? (3) If so, will the Minister table the relevant documents and indicate the extent to which they bind employees? (4) In light of recent observations made by the Supreme Court, does the Minister intend to insist that departmental and ministerial staff declare relevant interests and make that information accessible by any member of the public? Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister
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11 October 2000
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21 days
1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
(3) If so, will the Minister table the relevant documents and indicate the extent to which they bind employees? (4) In light of recent observations made by the Supreme Court, does the Minister intend to insist that departmental and ministerial staff declare relevant interests and make that information accessible by any member of the public? Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
(4) In light of recent observations made by the Supreme Court, does the Minister intend to insist that departmental and ministerial staff declare relevant interests and make that information accessible by any member of the public? Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
(3) If so, will the Minister table the relevant documents and indicate the extent to which they bind employees? (4) In light of recent observations made by the Supreme Court, does the Minister intend to insist that departmental and ministerial staff declare relevant interests and make that information accessible by any member of the public? Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
(4) In light of recent observations made by the Supreme Court, does the Minister intend to insist that departmental and ministerial staff declare relevant interests and make that information accessible by any member of the public? Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
Answered on 11 October 2000 The Minister Replied: 1) No. Mr Miasi has been dealt with in accordance with the Department of Minerals and Energy?s Code of Conduct and Part 5 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, by the Director General of the Department. (2) & (3) Yes, to the extent of the policies under the Department?s Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. A copy of each relevant policy is attached. See tabled paper. (4) Department of Minerals and Energy staff are required to abide by Departmental policies. Information regarding interests in publicly listed companies is available through the appropriate Share Registry. Tabled Paper No.
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