❓ Opposition Leader Mark McGowan questions a significant pay increase ($82,000) for the Premier's senior media advisor, prompting a defensive response from Premier Colin Barnett regarding the merit-based process.
AnsweredQoN 153Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
PREMIER'S STAFF — SALARIES
153. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
What has changed between 9 March and the granting of this pay increase to
justify an $82 000 pay increase for the PremierXXX ###XXXs
senior media adviser?
153. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
What has changed between 9 March and the granting of this pay increase to
justify an $82 000 pay increase for the PremierXXX ###XXXs
senior media adviser?
AnswerView source ↗
The Leader of the Opposition will
always play the man—or in this case the woman.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
It is a significant increase in salary. It reflects a very senior position in
government. It went through the merit panel; that is how it was done.
always play the man—or in this case the woman.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
It is a significant increase in salary. It reflects a very senior position in
government. It went through the merit panel; that is how it was done.
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