❓ Question on Notice regarding the circumstances surrounding the departure of the Gascoyne Development Commission's CEO. The Minister denies involvement in the CEO's departure, stating it was a management-initiated retirement.
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GASCOYNE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I refer the minister to his earlier answer today about the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission. (1) Was the minister aware of the matters the CEO wished to discuss with the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet? (2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS
I refer the minister to his earlier answer today about the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission. (1) Was the minister aware of the matters the CEO wished to discuss with the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet? (2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(1) Was the minister aware of the matters the CEO wished to discuss with the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet? (2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(1) Was the minister aware of the matters the CEO wished to discuss with the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet? (2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(2) If so, what were they? (3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(3) Is it correct that the minister wanted to get rid of the CEO and referred to the director general to achieve that end? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
(1)-(3) This is about the sixth question the Leader of the Opposition has asked on this topic. Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore: I am still waiting for an answer. Tell us why you sacked her. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Do members remember how the Leader of the Opposition dealt with CEOs when he was a minister? Do they remember the long list of quality people he dealt with? Do they remember the way we lost Greg Black, an exceptionally skilled - Point of Order Hon NORMAN MOORE: I asked the minister a question about his responsibilities. We heard earlier today that that is an appropriate line of questioning for ministers. His answer should address his responsibilities. I am happy to defend my role at any time. However, I would like to know what is his role and why he sacked the CEO of the development commission. The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
The PRESIDENT: I am sure the minister will be concise in response. Questions without Notice Resumed Hon TOM STEPHENS: I repeat that I neither sacked nor sought to have sacked the CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission. Section 47 of the Public Sector Management Act provides the minister with the opportunity to discuss questions of performance with the director general. Those issues were discussed between the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and me. I then encouraged the chief executive officer of the Gascoyne Development Commission to speak with the director general. The CEO of the Gascoyne Development Commission proposed that she be given a management-initiated retirement package, which was approved. Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister will not answer supplementary questions. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I have answered the question. Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon Norman Moore: He is in a spot of bother. Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: Not at all. I understand my obligations, unlike the Leader of the Opposition. This Government understands the Public Sector Management Act. The Premier has set the highest standards for the way in which these issues will be handled. I understand that Act. All ministers will handle these issues appropriately and in accordance with their obligations under that Act.
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