Question on Notice regarding potential breaches of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 by political appointees directing departments. The Premier denies awareness of any such breaches.

AnsweredQoN 18Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 May 2001
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs; Science; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests

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Will the Premier advise if any of his political appointees or political appointees of any of his Ministers or Ministers been engaged in directing Departments or Organisations contrary to Sections 8(2)(a)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994?

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Answered
31 July 2001
Response time
90 days
I am not aware of any directions being given by Ministers or Ministerial officers to any employing authorities contrary to Sections 8 (2)(a) or (b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

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