(1)   Did his office receive two phone calls from Mr Mark Kerr on 27 February and 28 February regarding an incident that occurred when he drove his truck onto the Amberley Air Force Base on 27 February 2006.

(2)   Can he confirm Mr Kerr’s claim that he was asked to drive the truck carrying a 20 tonne piece of heavy equipment through the security gate to clear the entrance without either his identity or the contents of the truck being verified by Chubb security personnel.

(3)   Was Mr Kerr escorted or monitored during his time inside the base: if not, why not.

(4)   Were any security protocols at the base breached by Mr Kerr’s treatment on this occasion.

(5)   Has he had Mr Kerr’s claims investigated: if not, why not and what action will he take to investigate the incident and remedy any breaches in protocol or its application.

(1)   Yes. These calls were referred to Air Force for follow-up with Mr Kerr.

(2)   Yes. For safety reasons, Mr Kerr was directed to move his vehicle into the base, park and return immediately to the Pass Office for clearance. On 27 February 2006 and at peak entry time (6.45am), three heavy vehicles (semi-trailers) attempted to enter the base. Two parked in the reserved parking spaces, which allow drivers to alight to obtain entry passes. Mr Kerr’s vehicle was the third to attempt entry, and he parked it in such a way that the vehicle obstructed traffic in one entry lane. One of the Chubb security guards on duty that morning approached Mr Kerr and asked him to move his truck into the base, just forward of the main access point, and then return immediately to the Pass Office for clearance. Mr Kerr became irate and verbally aggressive towards the guard and asked why the other two trucks were not required to move. The guard pointed out the traffic congestion being caused by Mr Kerr’s vehicle, and Mr Kerr then complied with the guard’s instructions.

(3)   Yes.

(4)   No.

(5)   Yes. Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group Officers at Amberley have conducted an investigation. No breaches of either security or protocol were detected. Chubb security staff involved adhered to all extant security and safety procedures. Mr Kerr was treated in a polite and courteous manner at all times.