Page 760 - Week 05 - Thursday, 6 July 1989
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Worthy were held in June 1988 concerning the continuation of Operation "Angler" for a three month period.
Part of the arrangements were, to make available details of incidents involving departmental employees which police believe should be brought to the attention of the Department. These incidents have come to light during police investigations and are either of a minor nature or occurred several years ago, making the obtaining of evidence for criminal prosecution difficult.
The police investigations into these matters are now complete and attached are reports from Senior Constable Hermes -
That is Ashley Hermes, who is now employed by this Administration -
in relation to three departmental employees -
I will not name them.
detailing incidents which he believes should be brought to the Department's attention to enable them to take what action they deem appropriate. A draft letter to the ACT Administration is also attached.
The final report of Operation "Angler" detailing the people charged, charges preferred, and the status of each matter is attached. There have been 21 people and one company charged with a total of 146 offences preferred ranging from falsification of documents, receiving and giving bribes and secret commissions, to defrauding the Commonwealth.
Forwarded for your information and attention.
That has been sent in by Will Jamieson, who is a competent and able detective sergeant of the Fraud Squad. Mr Speaker, as a lawyer in this town, I claim to have some knowledge of the pushes and pulls of the legal process, and I have had a lifelong commitment to justice in all its forms.
Mr Wood: Is that why you keep a file on every member?
Dr Kinloch: I wish to raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. We are really enjoying this speech, which the opposition has asked to have. Could opposition members please let us sit and enjoy it? It is marvellous, we are enjoying it and it is going to go on for several hours. Could you please ask them to keep quiet?
MR SPEAKER: Order! The point of order is valid. Members are allowed to speak without interruption. Please proceed, Mr Collaery.
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