❓ A parliamentary question seeks information about the employment of a research officer, Yvonne Poole, and the role of Nolan and Associates, an employment agency allegedly run by the member for Southern River's electoral officer. The response indicates no records of engagement or payments to the agency by the Ministry.
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(1) What role did the employment agency Nolan and Associates have in the employment of Yvonne Poole as a research officer in the electorate office of the member for Southern River? (2) Was Nolan and Associates paid a fee by the Government and/or Yvonne Poole; and, if so, how much? (3) Has Nolan and Associates been used to hire any other staff in the office of the member for Southern River; and, if so, how many and on what occasions? (4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Was Nolan and Associates paid a fee by the Government and/or Yvonne Poole; and, if so, how much? (3) Has Nolan and Associates been used to hire any other staff in the office of the member for Southern River; and, if so, how many and on what occasions? (4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Has Nolan and Associates been used to hire any other staff in the office of the member for Southern River; and, if so, how many and on what occasions? (4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(2) Was Nolan and Associates paid a fee by the Government and/or Yvonne Poole; and, if so, how much? (3) Has Nolan and Associates been used to hire any other staff in the office of the member for Southern River; and, if so, how many and on what occasions? (4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Has Nolan and Associates been used to hire any other staff in the office of the member for Southern River; and, if so, how many and on what occasions? (4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Is the Premier aware that Nolan and Associates is run by the member for Southern River’s electoral officer, Robyn Parkes? (5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If so, did Robyn Parkes require permission from the Premier’s office to operate such a business; and, if so, was that permission sought and granted? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(1) While it is understood that Ms Poole has indicated she responded to an advertisement placed by Nolan and Associates, available records indicate that the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has had no contact with Nolan and Associates. Ms Poole was referred to the ministry for employment as a research officer by the members for Southern River, Darling Range and Roleystone. (2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Available records indicate no payments have been made to Nolan and Associates by the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet. (3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet has found no record of engaging or paying Nolan and Associates. (4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(4) No. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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