Question On Notice No. 1708 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 October 2018 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 2269-
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Question
I refer to Legislative Council question without notice No. 987, answered on 17 October 2018 in relation to Western Australia Police resources allocated to Senator Pauline Hanson, and I ask:
(a) how many police officers were deployed to the public event at 'Botanica Bar and Bistro' to 'maintain public order' and what was the cost of this operation;
(b) for how many days were two Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU) officers assigned to assist the Australian Federal Police with the personal protection of Senator Hanson during her visit;
(c) what is the average cost of a DPU officer on day shift;
(d) were DPU services provided to Senator Hanson whilst attending an event at 6pm on Friday 12 October 2018 at Fraser's Kings Park; and
(e) will the Minister please provide a copy of the National Dignitary Protection protocols referred to in the above mentioned question?
Answered on 29 November 2018
The Western Australian Police Force advised the following:
(a) Eleven (11). There was no additional cost.
(b) Zero (0) days. Four (4) hours.
(c) A Senior Constable is assessed at $45.00 per hour.
(d) No.
(e) Yes. [Please see tabled paper No. ]