This parliamentary question seeks to determine if Mr. Foster was involved in the removal of SES officers prior to his appointment as Acting Director General and if any breaches of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 occurred. The answer redirects to other questions and clarifies Mr. Smith's responsibility at the time.

AnsweredQoN 1300Legislative Council
Asked
8 May 2018
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I refer to the answer provided to question without notice No. 485 of 24 August 2017, and I ask: (a) prior to Mr Foster's appointment as Acting Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, did he play any role in the removal of Senior Executive Services (SES) officers in the Department of Premier and Cabinet; (b) if yes to (a), what role did he play and in respect of which SES positions; (c) if yes to (a), when did he play that role; and (d) if yes to (a), did Mr Foster breach the Public Sector Management Act 1994 ?

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Answered
26 June 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
9 days
a)-(d) Refer to Legislative Council question on notice 66 and question without notice 511.  Mr David Smith, as Acting Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet at the time, was responsible for the employment of SES officers in the department.

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