❓ Opposition asks the Premier about the renewal of the Under Treasurer's contract. The Premier avoids a direct answer, stating he will take a recommendation to cabinet and inform the Leader of the Opposition first, refusing to speculate publicly.
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PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES — EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION
I have a supplementary question. Will the government be renewing the contract of the Under Treasurer when it comes up for review in June this year? Mr R.F. Johnson : That is not a supplementary! Mr C.J. BARNETT
I have a supplementary question. Will the government be renewing the contract of the Under Treasurer when it comes up for review in June this year? Mr R.F. Johnson : That is not a supplementary! Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr R.F. Johnson : That is not a supplementary! Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr R.F. Johnson : That is not a supplementary! Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
I am happy to answer. Mr Tim Marney, the Under Treasurer, is a very bright and very competent person. I have had a discussion with him about his position, and in due course I will take a recommendation to cabinet, and the Leader of the Opposition will be the first to know! Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr E.S. Ripper : So you won’t confirm the rumour. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I will not speculate on people’s careers in public.
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