❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on the circumstances surrounding the departure of the Curriculum Council's CEO, Norma Jeffery. The Minister's response is evasive, deflecting direct answers and highlighting a need for a shift in direction regarding curriculum implementation.
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The minister was asked in this place on Thursday, 18 August whether Mrs Norma Jeffery, the then Chief Executive Officer of the Curriculum Council, had been removed from her position. (1) When did Norma Jeffery cease to hold the position of CEO of the Curriculum Council? (2) When was the decision made to remove Norma Jeffery from the position? (3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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(1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(1) When did Norma Jeffery cease to hold the position of CEO of the Curriculum Council? (2) When was the decision made to remove Norma Jeffery from the position? (3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(2) When was the decision made to remove Norma Jeffery from the position? (3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(1) When did Norma Jeffery cease to hold the position of CEO of the Curriculum Council? (2) When was the decision made to remove Norma Jeffery from the position? (3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(2) When was the decision made to remove Norma Jeffery from the position? (3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(3) Was the minister a party to that decision? (4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(4) Why has the minister not made a statement to this house about this matter, and when will she do so? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: (1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
(1)-(4) I did not make a statement because the media made a statement before I got a chance to make a statement. I understand that Mrs Jeffery was involved in consultation with the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that the consultation letter regarding the intention to transfer was couriered to her on 23 August 2005. I understand that she agreed to that. Clearly, there is nothing untoward in the position in which Mrs Norma Jeffery finds herself. I acknowledge the very good work that Mrs Norma Jeffery has delivered to the Curriculum Council over the last six or so years, and she has been a driving force in the implementation of K-10. In response to a number of concerns regarding the implementation of new subjects proposed for years 11 and 12, members would know that I established a task force to address some concerns, particularly those of teachers. That task force made a number of recommendations. Mr Greg Robson chaired that task force. When Mrs Norma Jeffery went on leave for six weeks, Mr Robson acted in Mrs Jeffery’s position. The simple fact is that we need to shift direction to make sure we address concerns of teachers, particularly in the implementation of changes to years 11 and 12. Who said what to whom and when are matters between the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Mrs Jeffery.
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