❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the use of 457 visas for senior executive positions within Western Power, Verve Energy, Synergy, and Horizon Power since 2009. The answer indicates that none of these enterprises sponsored or currently employ senior executives under 457 visa arrangements.
AnsweredQoN 794Legislative Assembly
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For each of the following enterprises: Western Power, Verve Energy, Synergy and Horizon, could the Minister advise: (a) how many senior executives have been sponsored for management positions within the enterprise through 457 Visa arrangements since 1 July 2009; and (b) how many senior executives within the enterprise are currently engaged via 457 Visa arrangements, and for each executive: (i) on what date was the executive appointed; (ii) how many times was the position advertised prior to seeking the 457 Visa arrangement; (iii) what position does the executive hold; and (iv) what is the total annual salary and benefits package paid to the executive?
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Answered
1 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
36 days
Horizon Power
(a) Horizon Power has not sponsored any senior executive management positions through 457 Visa arrangements since 1 July 2009.
(b)(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
Verve Energy; Synergy; Western Power
(a) None.
(b) None.
(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
(a) Horizon Power has not sponsored any senior executive management positions through 457 Visa arrangements since 1 July 2009.
(b)(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
Verve Energy; Synergy; Western Power
(a) None.
(b) None.
(i)-(iv) Not applicable.
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