❓ Question regarding the appointment and remuneration of former Leader of the House, Hon Sue Ellery, to the Synergy board during the post-Parliament ban period. The Minister defends the appointment based on Ellery's experience and value to Synergy's goals.
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Synergy—Hon Sue Ellery
851. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation:
I refer to the appointment
of former Leader of the House Hon Sue Ellery as a non-executive director to the
Synergy board, announced on 18 September 2025, for which The West Australian reported an annual
remuneration of $72,657.
(1) Is Hon Sue Ellery currently receiving any form
of remuneration or payment associated with her position as a non-executive
director on the Synergy board?
(2) If Hon Sue Ellery is not being remunerated or
is acting in a voluntary capacity, why has she been appointed during the
six-month ban period?
(3) What legitimate purpose is served by placing
Hon Sue Ellery on this board during the post-Parliament ban, which has already
been reduced to six months by this government?
851. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation:
I refer to the appointment
of former Leader of the House Hon Sue Ellery as a non-executive director to the
Synergy board, announced on 18 September 2025, for which The West Australian reported an annual
remuneration of $72,657.
(1) Is Hon Sue Ellery currently receiving any form
of remuneration or payment associated with her position as a non-executive
director on the Synergy board?
(2) If Hon Sue Ellery is not being remunerated or
is acting in a voluntary capacity, why has she been appointed during the
six-month ban period?
(3) What legitimate purpose is served by placing
Hon Sue Ellery on this board during the post-Parliament ban, which has already
been reduced to six months by this government?
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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2)–(3) As an experienced and respected
leader in the state, Hon Sue Ellery's insights and experience will be
invaluable to Synergy as the organisation works to deliver the government's
clean energy transition, procure more local content and support customers
experiencing hardship.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2)–(3) As an experienced and respected
leader in the state, Hon Sue Ellery's insights and experience will be
invaluable to Synergy as the organisation works to deliver the government's
clean energy transition, procure more local content and support customers
experiencing hardship.
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