Examination into misconduct risks in WA prisons

February 2020

Why is the CCC holding a public examination into misconducts risks in WA prisons?
In 2018, the Corruption and Crime Commission tabled six reports in Parliament that identified
misconduct and misconduct risks in WA prisons.

We made 51 recommendations in total to the Department of Justice for organisational changes,

including the implementation of a corruption prevention framework, review of policies and procedures,
and improvements to screening, drug testing and training of staff. These reports received significant
public attention.

In deciding to hold a public examination, the Commission has carefully balanced the public interest of
the wider community, the potential for prejudice and the privacy of individuals involved.

The Commission has concluded that public interest will best be served by public examinations.

What is the purpose of these examinations?

The Commission will hold a public examination to look at the actions taken by the Department of Justice
in response to its 51 recommendation.

The examinations will also provide the Department of Justice an opportunity to rebuild public
confidence in its ability to identify, examine and respond to misconduct risks.

Who can attend?

The examinations are open to the public.

When will the public examinations happen?

The examinations will be held Monday 10 to Thursday 13 February 2020. Please see the follow page for
a schedule of proceedings.

Where will the public examinations take place?

Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia
Level 5, 45 Francis Street
Northbridge WA 6003.

I can't attend the public examination. Can I view it online?

Yes, the CCC will live stream the public examinations on its website. All members of the public with
internet access can view the examinations from their computer or mobile device.

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You can view the examinations by visiting www.ccc.wa.gov.au from 9:45am each day of the
examiantions.

Live stream - troubleshooting

If you have trouble accessing the live stream, please check the internet settings on your computer or
mobile device. Otherwise, please contact your internet provider.

What time will the public examinations begin?

Monday 10 February Tuesday 11 February Wednesday 12 February Thursday 13 February
9:45am 9:45am 9:45am 9:45am
Examinations start Examinations start Examinations start Examinations start

9:45 - 10:15am 9:45am - 12:45pm 9:45am - 12:45pm 9:45am - 12:45pm

Opening address by Witness: Witness: Witness:
Counsel Assisting Shayne Maines, Richard Elderfield, Dr Adam Tomison,
Executive Director, Deputy Commissioner Director General,
10:15am - 12:45pm Professional Operational Support, Department of Justice
Witness: Standards, Corrective Services
Tony Hassall, Department of
Commissioner Justice
Corrective Services

Examination break Examination break Examination break Examination break

2:15 - 4:15pm 2:15 - 4:15pm 2:15 - 4:15pm 2:15 - 4:15pm

Witness: Witness: Witness: Witness:
Tony Hassall, Shayne Maines, Richard Elderfield, Dr Adam Tomison,
Commissioner Executive Director, Deputy Commissioner Director General,
Corrective Services Professional Operational Support, Department of Justice
Standards, Corrective Services
Department of
Justice

4:15pm 4:15pm 4:15pm 4:15pm

Examinations close Examinations close Examinations close Examinations close
* Schedule is subject to change.

During proceedings - housekeeping

All mobile devices must be switched OFF while in the examination room. Attendees can use mobile
phones in the public space outside the examination room. Attendees can enter and leave the
examinations as they please.

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The Corruption and Crime Commissioner can exercise the power to move a public examination to a
private examination at any time. If a public examination is moved to a private examination, attendees
will be asked to leave the examination room, and access to the live stream will be temporarily
suspended.

Who do I contact for more information?

Please email info@ccc.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9215 4888 if you have any questions or require more
information about the public examination into misconduct risks in WA prisons.