Mr MILLS - 2008-02-14
Regarding Mr Collins’ case, on what date or dates were you briefed?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I do not have that information here with me at this point in time, but there is nothing new in this. It was very clear, in discussions that the Leader of the Opposition had with the Police Commissioner on 24 August 2004, which was when the Leader of the Opposition was given a briefing. He was advised at that briefing that the information the Police Commissioner provided him, the member for Araluen and other members of the Opposition Leader’s staff was substantially the same as the information that had been provided to me, as Police minister, quite appropriately. That is all on the public record, Madam Speaker.
Nothing improper happened. The Police Commissioner advised the Leader of the Opposition there had been no political interference in the case at all. The only new information we have today is the result of the coronial inquiry into Bob Collins’ death ...
Mr MILLS: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The point of the question is the dates that these briefings occurred. The Chief Minister said that he does not have them in the House. I have to inquire whether those dates will be provided. When were those briefings provided?
Madam SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, resume your seat. There is no point of order. The Chief Minister has answered the question, I believe.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I do not have that information here with me at this point in time, but there is nothing new in this. It was very clear, in discussions that the Leader of the Opposition had with the Police Commissioner on 24 August 2004, which was when the Leader of the Opposition was given a briefing. He was advised at that briefing that the information the Police Commissioner provided him, the member for Araluen and other members of the Opposition Leader’s staff was substantially the same as the information that had been provided to me, as Police minister, quite appropriately. That is all on the public record, Madam Speaker.
Nothing improper happened. The Police Commissioner advised the Leader of the Opposition there had been no political interference in the case at all. The only new information we have today is the result of the coronial inquiry into Bob Collins’ death ...
Mr MILLS: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The point of the question is the dates that these briefings occurred. The Chief Minister said that he does not have them in the House. I have to inquire whether those dates will be provided. When were those briefings provided?
Madam SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, resume your seat. There is no point of order. The Chief Minister has answered the question, I believe.
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