❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the loss or theft of mobile phones within the Minister for Water Resources' departments and agencies. The responses detail the number of phones lost/stolen, their value, police reports, and preventative measures.
AnsweredQoN 4664Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office -
(1) How many mobile phones have been reported lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006?
(2) What was the total value of the mobile phones that were lost or stolen?
(3) Was the loss or theft of any of these mobile phones reported to the police?
(4) If yes to (3), when were these reports made?
(5) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(6) If any were not reported to the police, why not?
(7) What steps, if any, have been put into place with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses?
(8) When were these steps put into place?
(1) How many mobile phones have been reported lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006?
(2) What was the total value of the mobile phones that were lost or stolen?
(3) Was the loss or theft of any of these mobile phones reported to the police?
(4) If yes to (3), when were these reports made?
(5) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(6) If any were not reported to the police, why not?
(7) What steps, if any, have been put into place with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses?
(8) When were these steps put into place?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
2 May 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Water Resources
Response time
43 days
Refer to question on notice 4662. Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water (DoW) lost one (1) mobile phone and had one (1) mobile phone stolen. (2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water (DoW) lost one (1) mobile phone and had one (1) mobile phone stolen. (2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water (DoW) lost one (1) mobile phone and had one (1) mobile phone stolen. (2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) - (8) Not applicable.
Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water (DoW) lost one (1) mobile phone and had one (1) mobile phone stolen. (2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water (DoW) lost one (1) mobile phone and had one (1) mobile phone stolen. (2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(2) The total cost of the two phones was $335.00. (3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) The stolen phone was reported to the police. (4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(4) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to DoW's Information Services Branch. (5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(5) The stolen phone has not been recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(7) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(a) A policy on mobile phone usage that places the responsibility for its safe keeping with the user. (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new mobile phone user. (c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(c) When a loss is reported to Information Services, the phone's number is blocked to prevent its continued used and reduce its attractiveness. (8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(8) The policy was created for the DoW in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to new users began before that under a similar policy in the then Department of Environment. Blocking the number of a stolen phone is a long-established response to a stolen phone; its date of introduction is not known. Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) Four mobile phones were reported lost. (2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(2) $996 (3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) No (4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(4) N/A (5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(5) N/A (6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(6) Stolen mobile phones are reported to the police. When a mobile phone is lost an internal Mobile Phone Loss/Damage Report is used. This is not conveyed to the police. Each loss is reported to Telstra to prevent unauthorised use. (7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(7) The Water Corporation maintains approximately 1,711 mobile phones. Staff are requested to take good care at all times and the reporting process for lost or stolen phones ensures action is taken when losses occur. (8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(8) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) - (8) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (8) Not applicable.
(3) - (8) Not applicable.
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