❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about the effectiveness and role of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts board, particularly in relation to Edith Cowan University. The Minister dismisses the questions as offensive but acknowledges changes due to the Nairn review, stating the board retains strategic direction responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 1454Legislative Council
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
(1) Why has the role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts been rendered ineffective and why does it now operate as an advisory committee rather than in a management role? (2) Why has the academy board failed to protect the institution from Edith Cowan University? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
(1) Why has the role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts been rendered ineffective and why does it now operate as an advisory committee rather than in a management role? (2) Why has the academy board failed to protect the institution from Edith Cowan University? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
(2) Why has the academy board failed to protect the institution from Edith Cowan University? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
(1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
(2) Why has the academy board failed to protect the institution from Edith Cowan University? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
I thank the member for some notice of this question.. This question, along with other questions the member has asked, are rather gratuitous, are offensive to both the board and Edith Cowan University and do not deserve serious contemplation. Nevertheless, the minister has provided the following answer - (1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
(1)-(2) The role of the board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts changed as a result of the Nairn review. The independent Nairn review recommended terms of reference, which have been adopted. The board retains responsibility and accountability for strategic direction.
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