❓ Mr. Wyatt questions the Treasurer regarding the scope of a full-time equivalent (FTE) freeze in the public sector, referencing conflicting figures. The Treasurer dismisses the question and accuses Mr. Wyatt of inadequate research, leading to interjections and formal warnings from the Speaker.
AnsweredQoN 286Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
PUBLIC
SECTOR WORKERS — FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS CAP
286. Mr B.S. WYATT to the Treasurer:
I have a supplementary question. Can the Treasurer confirm
whether the full-time equivalent positions freeze, which is not a freeze,
applies to the 37 763 FTEs as stated by the former Treasurer just two weeks ago, or does it apply
to the entire public service as suggested by the Treasurer today?
SECTOR WORKERS — FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS CAP
286. Mr B.S. WYATT to the Treasurer:
I have a supplementary question. Can the Treasurer confirm
whether the full-time equivalent positions freeze, which is not a freeze,
applies to the 37 763 FTEs as stated by the former Treasurer just two weeks ago, or does it apply
to the entire public service as suggested by the Treasurer today?
AnswerView source ↗
I do not know what 37 000 the member is referring to. I think
the member has failed to do any research on his question.
Several members interjected.
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : There are in excess of 100 000 full-time positions, and
another 30 000 full-time positions in government trading enterprises. Talking
about the 37 000, I think the member needs to go away and do some homework.
Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park, I formally call you to order for the
second time today. Premier, I formally call you to order for the first time
today. Member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the first time
today.
the member has failed to do any research on his question.
Several members interjected.
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : There are in excess of 100 000 full-time positions, and
another 30 000 full-time positions in government trading enterprises. Talking
about the 37 000, I think the member needs to go away and do some homework.
Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park, I formally call you to order for the
second time today. Premier, I formally call you to order for the first time
today. Member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the first time
today.
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