Question regarding the Minister's awareness and support of clauses in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements that restrict criticism of the Government. The Minister acknowledges the existence of such clauses and states the government's policy is that they should only apply for a limited time.

AnsweredQoN 1105Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 February 2003
Portfolio
Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne

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(b) if yes, on what date did the Minister become aware; (c) does the Minister support the clause in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements, which bars criticism of the Government; (d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(c) does the Minister support the clause in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements, which bars criticism of the Government; (d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not?

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Answered
8 April 2003
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Works; Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne
Response time
40 days
(a)Yes.
(b)This issue has been public knowledge since it was addressed by the Nevill Committee during the life of the last Government.
(c)–(d) The Government's policy is that such clauses should only apply for a limited period of time.
(e)Not applicable.

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