❓ Dr. Pettitt asks about the classification and cost of investigating Extinction Rebellion's actions. The Minister confirms they are not classified as a gang and cost information is unavailable within the timeframe.
AnsweredQoN 864Legislative Council
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EXTINCTION REBELLION
864. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to Extinction Rebellion and
the 5 August 2021 incident when six members of the group sprayed chalk at a footbridge
in the CBD.
(1) Is Extinction Rebellion
classified as a gang or organised criminal entity?
(2) If yes to (1), what was the
decision to classify it as such based on?
(3) What was the
total cost to the Western Australia Police Force for the investigation, arrest,
charging and prosecution of those involved in the incident, if available?
864. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to Extinction Rebellion and
the 5 August 2021 incident when six members of the group sprayed chalk at a footbridge
in the CBD.
(1) Is Extinction Rebellion
classified as a gang or organised criminal entity?
(2) If yes to (1), what was the
decision to classify it as such based on?
(3) What was the
total cost to the Western Australia Police Force for the investigation, arrest,
charging and prosecution of those involved in the incident, if available?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police.
The Western Australia Police Force
advises the following.
(1) No. It is classified by police
as an issue motivated group.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) A response to
this question cannot be provided within the required time frame. It is
requested that the honourable member place this question on notice.
some notice of this question. The following information has been provided to me
by the Minister for Police.
The Western Australia Police Force
advises the following.
(1) No. It is classified by police
as an issue motivated group.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) A response to
this question cannot be provided within the required time frame. It is
requested that the honourable member place this question on notice.
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