❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Premier regarding the legality of ministerial and parliamentary secretary appointments, specifically referencing Dr. Katrina Stratton's appointment and seeking information on legal advice provided to the Governor.
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Hon Dr Katrina Stratton—Parliamentary secretary
appointment
71. Hon Martin Aldridge to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to question
without notice 20, answered on Wednesday 9 April 2025, in relation to the appointment
of Dr Katrina Stratton as a parliamentary secretary.
(1)
Is the Premier aware of any other appointments of ministers or parliamentary secretaries
that have been inconsistent with the law?
(2)
Who provides legal advice to the Governor on the appointment of ministers and parliamentary
secretaries?
(3)
Does the Governor have any staff who are law qualified; and, if so, what are
the positions held by those staff?
appointment
71. Hon Martin Aldridge to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to question
without notice 20, answered on Wednesday 9 April 2025, in relation to the appointment
of Dr Katrina Stratton as a parliamentary secretary.
(1)
Is the Premier aware of any other appointments of ministers or parliamentary secretaries
that have been inconsistent with the law?
(2)
Who provides legal advice to the Governor on the appointment of ministers and parliamentary
secretaries?
(3)
Does the Governor have any staff who are law qualified; and, if so, what are
the positions held by those staff?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable
member for some notice of the question. I provide this answer on behalf of the Premier.
I request the member
place the question on notice to allow time for advice to be sought from
Government House.
member for some notice of the question. I provide this answer on behalf of the Premier.
I request the member
place the question on notice to allow time for advice to be sought from
Government House.
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