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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 661

Commissioner for Housing - Senior Executive Service

Fellowship Study Tour

MR CORNWELL: Asked the Minsiter for Housing and Community Services - In

relation to the SES study tour undertaken by the ACT Commissioner for Housing,

Mr Rod Templar, last year -

(1) Did Mr Templar contravene Corporate Credit Guidline 3.9 by using an ACT Government Corporate Credit Card to withdraw cash for use during his overseas trip.

(2) If so, who approved such cash withdrawals and was that person authorised to grant such approvals.

(3) Did Mr Templar contravene Corporate Credit Guideline 3.10 by using an ACT Government Corporate Credit Card for unofficial or private purposes.

(4) Has Mr Templar provided for acquittal all outstanding invoices /dockets for "his" Corporate Credit Card relating to monthly statements for September, October, November and December 1992.

(5) During his trip did Mr Templar adhere to Guideline 11.2 in that all his accommodation and flights were in accordance with approved guidelines.

(6) Has Mr Templar ever been warned against misuse or fraudulent use of an ACT Government Corporate Credit Card, and has he been made aware of the consequences of such activity.

MR CONNOLLY: The answer to the Members question is as follows:

An officer was appointed under Subsection 61(2) of the Public Service Act to conduct an investigation into circumstances surrounding the SES Senior Executive Fellowship undertaken by the ACT Commissioner for Housing, Mr Rod Templar, last year.

Consideration of these matters has not yet been completed.

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