❓ Question regarding potential conflict of interest in the appointment of Dr. Andrew Turnell to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection, given his consultancy's contract with the Department for Child Protection. The Minister denies a conflict of interest and outlines the council's code of conduct.
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MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON CHILD PROTECTION — DR ANDREW TURNELL
I refer to the appointment of Dr Andrew Turnell of Resolutions Consultancy to the new Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection. (1) Will the minister confirm that Resolutions Consultancy has an ongoing commercial arrangement with the Department for Child Protection to provide training over a five-year period across all levels of the department on the Signs of Safety model of child protection practice? (2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the appointment of Dr Andrew Turnell of Resolutions Consultancy to the new Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection. (1) Will the minister confirm that Resolutions Consultancy has an ongoing commercial arrangement with the Department for Child Protection to provide training over a five-year period across all levels of the department on the Signs of Safety model of child protection practice? (2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Will the minister confirm that Resolutions Consultancy has an ongoing commercial arrangement with the Department for Child Protection to provide training over a five-year period across all levels of the department on the Signs of Safety model of child protection practice? (2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure.
(1) Will the minister confirm that Resolutions Consultancy has an ongoing commercial arrangement with the Department for Child Protection to provide training over a five-year period across all levels of the department on the Signs of Safety model of child protection practice? (2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Did the minister seek or receive any advice on the conflict of interest that arises for Dr Turnell providing advice on child protection practices to the Minister for Child Protection while receiving a commercial benefit from the department for the delivery of training on a particular model of practice? (3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister table that advice; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Will the minister table the arrangements in place on the ministerial advisory council to manage any conflict of interest that might arise between Dr Turnell’s commercial interest with the department and his new role on the council, which, according to the minister’s media statement of 3 March 2009, is charged with the development of policies and advice to the minister on child protection practices in WA? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. (1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. The initial contract was for a period of 11 months from 1 February 2008 until 31 December 2008 and has been extended until 30 June 2009. The initial contract was commenced during the Carpenter government’s term. The contract is for consultancy in relation to the Signs of Safety child protection practice framework, which is an internationally recognised framework. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
(4) At its inaugural meeting to be held on 26 March 2009, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection will consider the council’s draft code of conduct. The draft code of conduct is based on a template document produced by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. This document outlines the public duties and legal responsibilities of all council members, and once considered by the council will be formally endorsed subject to any identified amendments. Under section 5, “Conflict of Interest”, subsection 5.2, “Private Interests”, the council’s draft code of conduct states that council members are expected to place public interest above personal interests and not to use their position for personal gain. Conflicts between private interests and public duties can arise when a member stands to make a financial gain from a council decision; a member’s spouse, children or near relatives stand to make a financial gain; or a member’s spouse, children, near relatives or close associates are members of an organisation affected by council decisions. Accordingly, council members will openly declare matters of a private interest, such as investments, relationships or voluntary work and membership of other groups that may conflict or be perceived to conflict with the member’s public duty; record any issue of conflict to ensure they stay transparent and capable of review; and disqualify themselves from any council discussions and decisions in which a conflict of interest has or could occur. As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure. (5) Not applicable.
As the member would know from the media statement, Hon Peter Foss, QC, will chair the ministerial advisory council, and he is well versed in matters of interest disclosure.
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