❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice seeks details about the Government Secretariat Unit within the Premier's office, including its role, the employment dates and processes for two staff members, Frank Wright and Peter Peck.
AnsweredQoN 8048Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Government Secretariat Unit, details of which are included in the Premier's staffing list of 16 February 2012, can the Premier:
(a) outline the role of this unit;
(b) inform the house when staff members Frank Wright and Peter Beck were employed; and
(c) outline the process followed in employing each of these staff members and their duties within the Government Secretariat Unit?
(a) outline the role of this unit;
(b) inform the house when staff members Frank Wright and Peter Beck were employed; and
(c) outline the process followed in employing each of these staff members and their duties within the Government Secretariat Unit?
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Answered
7 August 2012
Response time
76 days
(a)In discussion between the Office of the Premier and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, the role of the Government Secretariat was based on:
· Support and liaison with government members of parliament,
· Coordination of media projects and activities as required, and
· Liaison with the Premier's and Ministerial Offices.
(b) Frank Wright commenced on 30 March 2005. Peter Peck (not Beck) commenced on 23 September 2008.
(c) Both officers are employed in accordance with s68 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 as a term of government employee. Mr Wright is employed as a Strategic Communications Adviser. Mr Peck is employed as a Senior Media Adviser.
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· Support and liaison with government members of parliament,
· Coordination of media projects and activities as required, and
· Liaison with the Premier's and Ministerial Offices.
(b) Frank Wright commenced on 30 March 2005. Peter Peck (not Beck) commenced on 23 September 2008.
(c) Both officers are employed in accordance with s68 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 as a term of government employee. Mr Wright is employed as a Strategic Communications Adviser. Mr Peck is employed as a Senior Media Adviser.
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