Papunya Investigation
WRITTEN QUESTIONS
10th Assembly
19/07/2005
185. Papunya Investigation
Ms Carney to MINISTER for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
QUESTION
An investigation is currently under way into the misappropriation of funds and property at the Aboriginal Community of Papunya:
ANSWER
Answered on 06/01/2006
For the period 2004-05, there were 16 reported stealing incidents reported to Papunya Police. The majority of incidents were minor in nature such as stealing petrol from vehicles. Four of these incidents involved Papunya Council, and details are as follows:
The stealing of an envelope containing $2,642 cash in March 2005 from the front counter area of the Papunya Council Office. No suspect identified.
The stealing of Community Development Employment Program wages of $2,904 in December 2004 from the cash tin. No suspect identified.
Two matters involved the former Office Manager of Mt Liebig Community underpaying travel allowance to Council Members, and removal of Council property when leaving the community. The matters are still under investigation.
The most recent complaint arose on Thursday, 1 September 2005 when a complaint was received alleging property belonging to the Lyappa Social Club Incorporated (Papunya Store and Social Club) had been unlawfully disposed of. NT Police are currently investigating this claim.