Published Monday, 20 October, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier in Western Queensland
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Isa bouncer’s security licence cancelled
Mount Isa-based bouncer Darryl Dalley has lost his security licence after being convicted of serious sex offences at Croydon in Queensland’s Gulf country.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said Dalley had been found guilty on three charges of rape and one each of common assault and deprivation of liberty, which are all disqualifying offences under the Security Providers Act 1993.
Mr Shine said the victim was a 21-year-old Canadian tourist who had been working at the same hotel as Dalley during the town’s annual music festival in June 2007.
“Dalley’s security licence was suspended last year pending the outcome of his trial in the Cairns District Court,” he said.
“He has now been convicted and sentenced to six-and-a-half years’ jail, so his licence was automatically cancelled.”
Mr Shine said the latest cancellation reinforced the government’s message that the delivery of security services carried a high level of responsibility and unprofessional behaviour would not be tolerated in the industry.
“Most security providers are very professional and play an important role in maintaining the peace in sometimes challenging circumstances,” he said.
“But we will not hesitate to crack down on those who think their security licence puts them above the law.
“The Queensland Government recently allocated $2 million to implement and enforce the tough new laws that took effect in July.
“Those changes were introduced to enhance public safety by ensuring only appropriate and competent professionals are licensed to operate within the security industry.
“This is the third licence cancelled in recent months.”
Mr Shine said other security providers had lost their licences as a result of violent incidents at Mackay and Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Media Contact: Chris Taylor 0419 710 874
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said Dalley had been found guilty on three charges of rape and one each of common assault and deprivation of liberty, which are all disqualifying offences under the Security Providers Act 1993.
Mr Shine said the victim was a 21-year-old Canadian tourist who had been working at the same hotel as Dalley during the town’s annual music festival in June 2007.
“Dalley’s security licence was suspended last year pending the outcome of his trial in the Cairns District Court,” he said.
“He has now been convicted and sentenced to six-and-a-half years’ jail, so his licence was automatically cancelled.”
Mr Shine said the latest cancellation reinforced the government’s message that the delivery of security services carried a high level of responsibility and unprofessional behaviour would not be tolerated in the industry.
“Most security providers are very professional and play an important role in maintaining the peace in sometimes challenging circumstances,” he said.
“But we will not hesitate to crack down on those who think their security licence puts them above the law.
“The Queensland Government recently allocated $2 million to implement and enforce the tough new laws that took effect in July.
“Those changes were introduced to enhance public safety by ensuring only appropriate and competent professionals are licensed to operate within the security industry.
“This is the third licence cancelled in recent months.”
Mr Shine said other security providers had lost their licences as a result of violent incidents at Mackay and Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Media Contact: Chris Taylor 0419 710 874