❓ Question regarding the appointment and remuneration of Associate Professor Wilkes for providing advice on Indigenous health, and its potential impact on the Office of Indigenous Health. The response clarifies the contract details and intended benefits.
AnsweredQoN 382Legislative Assembly
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(b) Mr Wilkes is being paid over $300 per hour; (c) Mr Wilkes’ appointment has any link to the Office of Indigenous Health which operates out of the Health Department; and (i) if a link exists, what that link is; and (d) the appointment of Mr Wilkes undermines the authority of the Office of Indigenous Health?
(c) Mr Wilkes’ appointment has any link to the Office of Indigenous Health which operates out of the Health Department; and (i) if a link exists, what that link is; and (d) the appointment of Mr Wilkes undermines the authority of the Office of Indigenous Health?
(b) Associate Professor Wilkes has not provided any services as yet. The agreed contract amount is $225 per hour plus $80 per hour administrative costs. (c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services. (d) Not applicable.
(c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services. (d) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(c) Mr Wilkes’ appointment has any link to the Office of Indigenous Health which operates out of the Health Department; and (i) if a link exists, what that link is; and (d) the appointment of Mr Wilkes undermines the authority of the Office of Indigenous Health?
(b) Associate Professor Wilkes has not provided any services as yet. The agreed contract amount is $225 per hour plus $80 per hour administrative costs. (c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services. (d) Not applicable.
(c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services. (d) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(a) Associate Professor Wilkes was the successful applicant for a competitive tender for services including the provision of advice on indigenous health.
(b) Associate Professor Wilkes has not provided any services as yet. The agreed contract amount is $225 per hour plus $80 per hour administrative costs.
(c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services.
(d) Not applicable.
(b) Associate Professor Wilkes has not provided any services as yet. The agreed contract amount is $225 per hour plus $80 per hour administrative costs.
(c) The services contracted are intended to provide the Director General and Office of Aboriginal Health with expert independent advice. These services will enhance the operation of the Office of Aboriginal Health and the Department of Health with respect to indigenous health and the cultural appropriateness of our health services.
(d) Not applicable.
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