Police Anti-Corruption Branch Powers Pathetic
February 13, 2010 Author: Iain EvansThe limited powers of the South Australian Police Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to properly investigate other Government agencies brings into question its viability as a powerful anti-corruption watchdog a State Opposition MP claimed today.
The claims were made by Member for
Easling Witch Hunt: Another 250 Records Go Missing
November 30, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPSome 250 detailed records of inquiries and interviews conducted by Department Families and Communities investigators, during their controversial investigation of foster carer Tom Easling, were not supplied to his legal team when subpoenaed, according to Member for Davenport Iain Evans.
The revelations follow a similar development when Mr Evans was told by the Government letters of complaint about the Special Investigations Unit, which he had in his possession, did not exist!
Documents Go Missing
November 17, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPRecords of serious complaints about the Department of Families and Communities’ Special Investigations Unit (SIU) that led to the unit being independently reviewed just two months after its establishment cannot be found according to the department.
The surprising admission was made to Member for Davenport
Were Investigators Authorised?
November 16, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Minister for Families and Communities Jennifer Rankine needs to confirm whether her Department Special Investigations Unit investigators that sought information from the Civil Aviation Authority regarding Tom Easling were properly authorised to do so.
“On the 22nd September 2009 I placed a Freedom of Information Request seeking;
‘all documents relating to the authorisation of, and correspondence used by, the SIU in 2004 to access Commonwealth Government aviation records relating to Thomas Frank Easling for the period 1976-2004 inclusive, as held by the Civil Aviation Authority.’
Two Million Reasons Why Dr Cannon is Right to Raise Debate on People Charged & Acquitted Recouping Defence Costs
August 27, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPDeputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Cannon is right to raise public debate about the issue of people who are charged and acquitted being able to recoup some of their defence costs, according to Iain Evans, Member for
Dr Cannon is quoted in The Advertiser of the 25th August 2009 as saying;
‘A person who is acquitted should generally recover a predictable amount of costs…’
It is reported that Dr Cannon told a Federal Government Inquiry that the awarding of costs should be left to judges, because in some acquittals the accused may not deserve money.
Lack of Foster Carers No Surprise
August 26, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPMedia reports on 25th August 2009 of Mr David Waterford of the Department of Families and Communities, suggesting there is a shortage of suitable foster parents is no surprise, according to Member for
When the serious allegations about the investigation into former foster carer Tom Easling were first made public the Government should have immediately set up an Inquiry to investigate the allegations raised.
Why is the Government Stone Walling? Justice Delayed. Justice Denied. What is the Latest Excuse?
August 25, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPToday marks the one year anniversary of Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, receiving the submission from Tom Easling’s lawyers requesting a Royal Commission into the investigation of Tom Easling and associated matters.
For 12 months the Attorney has been seeking reports, seeking advice, looking into and considering the request- for 12 months!
South Australia- Where Spinning Celebrity is More Important than Delivering Justice
August 20, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Premier’s meeting with the ‘the Governator’ says a lot about his State Government. It is now a Government where spinning celebrity is more important than delivering justice, according to Member for
Mr Rann is happy to travel to the USA to meet ‘the Governator’- Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger- in order to spin a headline but neither he, nor any one of his Ministers, will meet with their local tax payer and their public servant, Tom Easling, to talk about justice, how the Rann Government has mistreated him and what they intend to do about it.
Rann Government to Release Cabinet Documents but Won’t Release Easling Documents!
August 13, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Rann Government’s claim that it seeks to improve openness and accountability by saying it will release Cabinet documents more than 10 years old is laughable when you consider what it actually does in not releasing documents, according to Member for
“Tom Easling, through both me as his local MP and his legal representatives, has been asking the Government to be open and accountable by releasing the documents used by Minister Rankine to accuse Tom Easling of ‘unsavoury’ behaviour”, Mr Evans said.
Spot the Difference
August 7, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPJournalists at The Australian are tipped off about an imminent arrest in
Four people, including one who was charged with an act in preparation for or planning a terrorist act were arrested in
The Advertiser is tipped off about an imminent arrest in
Queensland Corruption Finding Supports Need for Easling Inquiry
July 24, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPThe latest findings of corruption in the Queensland Police Service supports the need for a Royal Commission into the Easling investigation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) from the Department of Families and Communities, according to Member for
The latest Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) Inquiry into the Queensland Police Service, which found improper and corrupt behaviour, demonstrates why the Easling matter should be thoroughly investigated.
Cabinet Offered Easling Briefing
May 1, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPState Cabinet has been offered a briefing from Tom Easling’s legal team by Iain Evans, Shadow Minister for Families and Communities.
Mr Evans wrote to the Premier today offering cabinet a briefing by Lindy Powell QC and David Edwardson QC of Bar Chambers and Matt Selley of Illes Selley Lawyers.
Government Can't Run and Hide - 8 Months of Silence on Easling
April 27, 2009 Author: Iain Evans MPIt's been 8 months since Attorney-General Michael Atkinson recieved a submission from Tom Easling's lawyers requesting a Royal Commission into the Easling matter - 8 months.
It's been 8 months since the Liberal Party annoucned it's support for a Royal Commission into the Department of Families and Communities Special Invesitagtions Unit investigation into Tom Easling and associated matters.
It's been 8 months of silence from the government.
And the difference is…?
December 11, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPWhat is the difference between the SAJC and Tom Easling?
When ‘The Supreme Court has heard the club has shredded all ballot papers and its lists of members who voted’ (Advertiser, p.1, 11/12/08) –the Government support an Inquiry.
Rann Confirms his View that Witness Coaching is Corruption
December 2, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPMember for
In answer to a question in Parliament the Premier twice indicated that he had views about witness coaching.
An Embarrassing Day for the Rann Government
November 27, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Rann Government embarrassed itself today when one Minister didn’t answer questions and the one who did got it wrong.
The embarrassment was caused when Shadow Minister for Families and Communities Iain Evans questioned the Rann Government on circumstances relating to the Tom Easling investigation.
Rankine Won’t Release Easling Documents
November 19, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Minister for Families and Communities, Jennifer Rankine, has failed to release documents she claims she used to answer questions about Tom Easling in the Parliament last month.
On Friday November 14th Minister Rankine told the Independent Weekly that
‘she had relied on documentation provided by the Department’s Special Investigations Unit.’
Mr Easling’s lawyers immediately wrote to Minister Rankine seeking a copy of the documents by close of business Tuesday 18th November. (See letter attached)
MALLARD MISCONDUCT FINDINGS REINFORCE NEED FOR EASLING INQUIRY
October 9, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPJust as Andrew Mallard deserved an Inquiry- so does Tom Easling.
The key findings of the Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission Inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Mallard reinforce the need for an ICAC in
Liberal Party Supports Easling Inquiry
August 26, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPThe State Liberal Party has backed a call for a Royal Commission-type Inquiry into the Tom Easling investigation.
The Liberal Party has now adopted as policy its support for a Royal Commission-type Inquiry as requested by Mr Easling, following his acquittal of child sex abuse charges.
Does a Sexual Offences Investigations Protocol exist in The Department of Families and Communities or not?
August 17, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPMinister for Families and Communities, Jennifer Rankine, needs to confirm whether her Department has recognised protocol as to how to go about investigating sexual offences in South Australia or not.
Recent media reports have cast doubt whether such a protocol exists in the Department of Families and Communities.
Another DPP Statement for Attorney to Clarify
August 8, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPThe Attorney-General Michael Atkinson needs to clarify another part of the statement made by the DPP on a radio program on Monday 4th August regarding the Tom Easling matter.
Attorney Needs to Confirm the DPP’s Statement is Accurate
August 7, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPAttorney General Michael Atkinson needs to confirm the following statement made by the DPP in a radio interview on Monday is accurate. I understand he has received his own copy of the transcript and can therefore read the witness evidence and confirm what was said.
The DPP’s Statement:
“One of the allegations that was made in this case related to one of the particular complainants whose statement was, um, was audio taped I think it was about five o’clock and the evidence was that the police or the investigators arrived at three o’clock so the issue then was: if they arrived at three what were they doing between three and five and a great song and dance was made about this gap in time. In fact the evidence was that the person that they went to see was not there at three o’clock and did not arrive until shortly before the tape was started so it’s one thing to make an allegation about missing time and then raising all the suspicions about what might have happened, but when you look at the evidence and you see, which was unchallenged by the way, that he was not present, it’s hard to imagine how he could be interviewed when he’s not there.”
ABC Radio, Monday 04/08/08
Does a Sexual Offences Investigations Protocol exist in South Australia or not?
August 6, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPMinister for Families and Communities Jennifer Rankine needs to confirm whether a recognised protocol as to how to go about investigating sexual offences in South Australia exists or not.
Recent media reports have cast doubt whether such a protocol exists in
EVANS WELCOMES KRIS HANNA’S SUPPORT FOR EASLING INQUIRY
July 29, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPTom Easling’s Local MP Iain Evans, today welcomes Independent MP Kris Hanna’s support of a Royal Commission-type inquiry into the Tom Easling Matter.
Mr Hanna is one of the first of a number of MPs expected to make public their support of a Royal Commission-type inquiry.
A Matter of Justice
July 23, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPMember for
Mr Easling has requested a Royal Commission or a Judicial Inquiry with the power of a Royal Commission.
Evans calls for Independent Royal Commission Inquiry into Easling Matter
July 22, 2008 Author: Iain Evans MPTom Easling’s Local MP Iain Evans has called for an independent inquiry into all matters relating to his investigation, arrest and court case.
The inquiry must have the widest possible terms of reference and be either an independent judicial inquiry with the powers of a Royal Commission, or a Royal Commission.
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