❓ Hon Helen Morton questions the establishment of a new Women's Advisory Council, inquiring about the status of the previous council and the selection process for the new one. The Minister confirms the previous council's expiry and outlines a merit-based selection process.
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WOMEN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
I refer to page 1156 of the Budget Statements . The first dot point under “Major Initiatives For 2006-07” refers to the establishment of a new Women’s Advisory Council. (1) Will the minister confirm that the current Women’s Advisory Council, which comprises seven members, was appointed in June 2005? (2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA
I refer to page 1156 of the Budget Statements . The first dot point under “Major Initiatives For 2006-07” refers to the establishment of a new Women’s Advisory Council. (1) Will the minister confirm that the current Women’s Advisory Council, which comprises seven members, was appointed in June 2005? (2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(1) Will the minister confirm that the current Women’s Advisory Council, which comprises seven members, was appointed in June 2005? (2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(1) Will the minister confirm that the current Women’s Advisory Council, which comprises seven members, was appointed in June 2005? (2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(2) Has that advisory council ceased? (3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(3) If yes, when did it cease, and why? (4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(4) Why is there a need for a new council to be established? (5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(5) How will women be selected for the new council? (6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(6) Will the minister guarantee that there will be no more than one person on the council with a trade union background, and no more than one person with strong links to the Labor Party of Western Australia? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(1) The minister is advised that there is no current membership of the Women’s Advisory Council. The terms of all members expired on 31 December 2005. (2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(2) Yes. (3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(3) It ceased on 31 December 2005. The Office for Women’s Policy undertook a review of the Women’s Advisory Council in late 2005, resulting in a number of recommendations for new advisory arrangements. (4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(4) The use of advisory councils is a well-established mechanism for the provision of advice to government. (5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
(5)-(6) While final arrangements are still to be determined, the emphasis will be on attracting women from the community and non-government organisations who reflect the diversity of Western Australian women. Positions will be publicly advertised and selections made on the basis of merit. Political affiliation or trade union membership will not be a determining factor in the selection process.
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