Opposition Leader Omodei questions Premier Carpenter about the circumstances surrounding Jane Brazier's resignation as CEO of the Department for Community Development, specifically inquiring about whether it was voluntary or a management-initiated redundancy. Carpenter states it was voluntary.

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31 October 2006
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JANE BRAZIER - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Before asking my question I extend to the member for Southern River the best wishes of members from this side of the house. He is facing yet another challenge. We admire his courage and determination. [Applause.] Mr P.D. OMODEI : I refer to the sudden resignation of Jane Brazier, the chief executive officer of the Department for Community Development. (1) Did Ms Brazier resign of her own free will, or was she asked to leave? (2) Did Ms Brazier receive a management-initiated redundancy? (3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER

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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
[Applause.] Mr P.D. OMODEI : I refer to the sudden resignation of Jane Brazier, the chief executive officer of the Department for Community Development. (1) Did Ms Brazier resign of her own free will, or was she asked to leave? (2) Did Ms Brazier receive a management-initiated redundancy? (3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
Mr P.D. OMODEI : I refer to the sudden resignation of Jane Brazier, the chief executive officer of the Department for Community Development. (1) Did Ms Brazier resign of her own free will, or was she asked to leave? (2) Did Ms Brazier receive a management-initiated redundancy? (3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Did Ms Brazier resign of her own free will, or was she asked to leave? (2) Did Ms Brazier receive a management-initiated redundancy? (3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(2) Did Ms Brazier receive a management-initiated redundancy? (3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (2), what was the amount of the payout? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, and I also thank and congratulate him for passing on his best wishes to the member for Southern River. I am sure every member in the house extends that same wish. In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
In relation to the questions, I have read out my statement on the retirement of Jane Brazier. I spoke to Ms Brazier yesterday. The specific answers are - (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.

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