Question regarding the Deputy Premier's awareness and support of clauses in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements that restrict criticism of the Government. The Deputy Premier acknowledges the issue and supports limited-time restrictions.

AnsweredQoN 1094Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 February 2003
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy

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(b) if yes, on what date did the Deputy Premier become aware; (c) does the Deputy Premier support the clause in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements, which bars criticism of the Government; (d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(c) does the Deputy Premier support the clause in Management Initiated Redundancy agreements, which bars criticism of the Government; (d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(d) if yes, why; and (e) if not, why not?
(e) if not, why not?

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Answered
8 April 2003
Response time
40 days
(a)Yes.
(b)This issue has been public knowledge since it was addressed by the Nevill Committee during the life of the last Government.
(c)–(d)I support the Government's policy which is that such clauses should only apply for a limited period of time.
(e)Not applicable.

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