A WA parliamentary question reveals instances of vandalism at electorate offices since March 2017, with costs for repairs detailed. No robberies or burglaries were reported, and no assessment of security camera benefits has been conducted.

AnsweredQoN 4728Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 February 2019
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

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(1) Since 11 March 2017 has any Member's electorate office been maliciously damaged or vandalised and if so: (a) What office was targeted, what was the extent of damage and cost to repair in each instance? (2) Since 11 March 2017 has any Member's electorate office been the subject of robbery or burglary and if so: (a) What office was targeted, was anything stolen, what was the extent of damage and cost to rectify in each instance? (3) Since 11 March 2017 has the Department assessed the benefits and costs of installing security cameras in electorate offices: (a) If yes, will the Premier table the Department's findings?

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Answered
12 March 2019
Response time
6 days
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(1)        Yes.
(1)(a)   Ms J Freeman MLA               broken door panel                   $880.00
Hon A MacTiernan MLC       outside premises                      $148.50
Hon M McGowan MLA         paint affected security film     $1,585.65
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $159.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $159.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $313.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $159.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $181.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $214.50
Hon S O’Brien MLC              outside premises                      $121.00
Hon P Tinley MLA                 window                                   $1,742.40
Mr S Millman MLA               broken windows                     $1,908.50
Mr Z Kirkup MLA                 windows damaged                  $1,028.50
(2)        No.
(2)(a)   Not applicable.
(3)        No.
(3)(a)   Not applicable.

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