❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about the Department of Local Government and Regional Development's restructure, the appointment of Director General Paul Rosair, and potential political affiliations. The Premier's representative deferred most questions.
AnsweredQoN 709Legislative Council
Asked
11 August 2009
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
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DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — RESTRUCTURE
(1) What is the total cost of the restructure of the Department of Local Government and Regional Development? (2) What is the value of the total package for the director general, Mr Paul Rosair, and what is his employment status? (3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE
(1) What is the total cost of the restructure of the Department of Local Government and Regional Development? (2) What is the value of the total package for the director general, Mr Paul Rosair, and what is his employment status? (3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(2) What is the value of the total package for the director general, Mr Paul Rosair, and what is his employment status? (3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(2) What is the value of the total package for the director general, Mr Paul Rosair, and what is his employment status? (3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(3) What process was followed that led to Mr Paul Rosair’s appointment to the position of Director General of the Department of Regional Development and Lands? (4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(4) Was Mr Rosair invited to apply for the position by the minister or anybody else in the National Party? (5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(5) Was the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, Ruth Shean, involved in the selection process? (6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(6) Does Mr Rosair have any links to the National Party or the Liberal Party; and, if so, what are they? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(1)-(3) The requested information was unable to be obtained within the given time frame. I request that the honourable member put the question on notice. (4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(4) The Premier cannot answer on behalf of the National Party. (5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(5) The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is currently recruiting for the position of director general of the Department of Local Government. No recommendation has been sent from OPSSC to the Premier regarding suitable people to fill the position. (6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
(6) The minister cannot answer on behalf of either the National Party or the Liberal Party, but on the decisions made by government.
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