Hon. Simon Ehrenfeld questions the appointment and remuneration of Hon. Sue Ellery to the Keystart board during her post-parliament ban, to which the Treasurer responds that she is not being remunerated and brings valuable insight.

AnsweredQoN 858Legislative Council
Asked
15 October 2025
Portfolio
Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

Keystart—Hon Sue Ellery
858. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Treasurer:
Regarding
the appointment of the former Leader of the House, Hon Sue Ellery, as a non-executive
director to the Keystart board, announced on 16 June 2025 and for which WAtoday reported an annual
remuneration of up to $60,278, I ask the following.
(1) Is Ms Ellery currently
receiving any form of remuneration or payment associated with her position as a
non-executive director of the Keystart board?
(2) If Ms Ellery is not being
remunerated or is acting in a voluntary capacity, why has she been appointed
during the six-month ban period?
(3) What legitimate purpose is
served by placing Ms Ellery on this board during the post-Parliament ban, which
has already been reduced to six months by this government?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Treasurer.
(1) No.
(2)–(3) Ms Ellery brings valuable insight into government processes, policy
development and stakeholder engagement, strengthening
the organisation's strategic alignment with public sector priorities and
regulatory expectations.

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