❓ A parliamentary question seeks financial data related to WorkCover WA and details surrounding the departure of its CEO, Harry Neesham. The Minister provides answers regarding the data's availability, the CEO's contract expiry, and associated payments.
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(1) Can the WorkCover WA financial data for 2004 be released before the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill is debated in the upper House? (2) Is it true that Harry Neesham will no longer be employed at WorkCover? If so, when will this take effect and what is the reason for - (a) his resignation; (b) his redundancy; (c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination? (3) Were personal or WorkCover performance-related issues involved in any of the alternative scenarios in (2)? If so, what were they? (4) Was a termination payout or any payout or settlement involved in relation to any part of (2)? If so, can the minister quantify the benefits or emoluments, whether monetary or otherwise? If any payment or settlement was made of any nature, is Mr Neesham prevented by a confidentiality clause, agreement, stipulation, understanding or expectation from speaking publicly about the circumstances and particulars of such a payout or settlement? (5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(2) Is it true that Harry Neesham will no longer be employed at WorkCover? If so, when will this take effect and what is the reason for - (a) his resignation; (b) his redundancy; (c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination? (3) Were personal or WorkCover performance-related issues involved in any of the alternative scenarios in (2)? If so, what were they? (4) Was a termination payout or any payout or settlement involved in relation to any part of (2)? If so, can the minister quantify the benefits or emoluments, whether monetary or otherwise? If any payment or settlement was made of any nature, is Mr Neesham prevented by a confidentiality clause, agreement, stipulation, understanding or expectation from speaking publicly about the circumstances and particulars of such a payout or settlement? (5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(b) his redundancy; (c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination?
(c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination?
(d) his termination?
(4) Was a termination payout or any payout or settlement involved in relation to any part of (2)? If so, can the minister quantify the benefits or emoluments, whether monetary or otherwise? If any payment or settlement was made of any nature, is Mr Neesham prevented by a confidentiality clause, agreement, stipulation, understanding or expectation from speaking publicly about the circumstances and particulars of such a payout or settlement? (5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(2) Is it true that Harry Neesham will no longer be employed at WorkCover? If so, when will this take effect and what is the reason for - (a) his resignation; (b) his redundancy; (c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination? (3) Were personal or WorkCover performance-related issues involved in any of the alternative scenarios in (2)? If so, what were they? (4) Was a termination payout or any payout or settlement involved in relation to any part of (2)? If so, can the minister quantify the benefits or emoluments, whether monetary or otherwise? If any payment or settlement was made of any nature, is Mr Neesham prevented by a confidentiality clause, agreement, stipulation, understanding or expectation from speaking publicly about the circumstances and particulars of such a payout or settlement? (5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(b) his redundancy; (c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination?
(c) the non-renewal of his contract by the Government; or (d) his termination?
(d) his termination?
(4) Was a termination payout or any payout or settlement involved in relation to any part of (2)? If so, can the minister quantify the benefits or emoluments, whether monetary or otherwise? If any payment or settlement was made of any nature, is Mr Neesham prevented by a confidentiality clause, agreement, stipulation, understanding or expectation from speaking publicly about the circumstances and particulars of such a payout or settlement? (5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(5) (a) Are continuing discussions or negotiations involved in any of the matters referred to in (2) to (4)? If so, can the minister describe the nature and extent of those? (b) Who will be his replacement and has the vacancy been advertised? If the vacancy was advertised, when and where were such advertisements placed? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
The Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection has provided the following response - (1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(1) The WorkCover financial data for 2003-04 is currently being audited by the Office of the Auditor General and is not available until an audit opinion has been received and presented to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission for inclusion in WorkCover’s annual report. Owing to the anticipated timing of the Legislative Council debate on the Workers’ Compensation (Common Law Proceedings) Bill 2004, the data is unlikely to be available prior to this date. (2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(2) Yes, Mr Harry Neesham’s term as CEO expired on 4 July 2004. He agreed to continue in that position until 10 August 2004. (3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(3) No. (4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(4) In accordance with the provisions of section 48(3)(b) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, headed “Procedure before expiry of contract of employment, or removal from office, of chief executive officer”, Mr Neesham was entitled to payment of 12 weeks remuneration. He is not prevented from speaking publicly in relation to this payment. (5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
(5) (a) No. (b) The vacancy will be advertised as soon as necessary recruitment processes are finalised. In the interim, Ms Diane Munrowd is acting CEO of WorkCover.
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