❓ A parliamentary question probing the Minister's relationship with Cheryl Edwardes, focusing on potential conflicts of interest due to Edwardes's role as an environmental lawyer. The questions explore meetings, advice, appointment influence, and awareness of Edwardes's professional activities.
AnsweredQoN 740Legislative Council
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(1) On how many occasions has the Minister met with Ms Cheryl Edwardes since the State election?
(2) Is Ms Edwardes providing advice to the Minister on the performance of her ministerial or political duties?
(3) Did Ms Edwardes recommend or suggest the appointment of the Minister’s Principal Policy Officer, Simon Taylor?
(4) Is the Minister aware that Ms Edwardes is an environmental lawyer with Minter Ellison handling environmental approval matters for her client?
(5) Does the Minister see an actual or perceived conflict of interest in her dealing with Ms Edwardes given her role as environmental lawyer for Minter Ellison?
(2) Is Ms Edwardes providing advice to the Minister on the performance of her ministerial or political duties?
(3) Did Ms Edwardes recommend or suggest the appointment of the Minister’s Principal Policy Officer, Simon Taylor?
(4) Is the Minister aware that Ms Edwardes is an environmental lawyer with Minter Ellison handling environmental approval matters for her client?
(5) Does the Minister see an actual or perceived conflict of interest in her dealing with Ms Edwardes given her role as environmental lawyer for Minter Ellison?
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Answered
25 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
37 days
(1) Three.
(2) No.
(3) A number of people provided advice on appointments to Ministerial Offices. This included the Hon Cheryl Edwardes.
(4) Yes.
(5) No.
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(2) No.
(3) A number of people provided advice on appointments to Ministerial Offices. This included the Hon Cheryl Edwardes.
(4) Yes.
(5) No.
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