Perth,
Western Australia
August 23, 2008
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DPI boss snubs POST questions
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Eric Lumsden, director-general of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI), refused this week to answer questions about the 25,500 names and addresses of vehicle owners given to Wilson Parking. He issued this statement: "I have instigated an internal investigation, which is currently under way. "The results of the investigation will then be presented to Minister Alannah MacTiernan, Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich and the Crime and Corruption Commission. "Since this matter came to my attention last week, I have been working on improving processes to properly protect personal information and have directed no further personal details to be issued unless they are in strict accordance with the law. "Until the investigation has been completed I do not propose further comment on this matter, other than to apologise again to members of the community for any distress this matter may have caused." The POST questions are: 1. Any progress in the DPI investigation into providing information to Wilson Parking? 2. Has Wilson paid the $70,000 invoice? 3. Is it correct that Wilson sent a courier with a cheque who was turned away? 4. This would indicate that Wilson has the names and addresses at no cost – is this correct? 5. Do public servants starting work at the DPI have to sign anything like an oath of confidentiality? 6. Is there an induction course for new staff? 7. Does it cover the issue of confidential information they might see/learn during their duty? 8. Who is doing the investigation – Mr Lumsden or a panel of people? 9. What are the terms of reference? 10. Will they investigate whether the DPI has provided information to any other private firms/organisations? 11.Will the findings be made public? |
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