Page 6190 - Week 19 - Tuesday, 17 December 1991
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School Principal and Deputy Principal Appointments
MR WOOD: I want to add some detail on a question that Dr Kinloch asked last week about the appointment of principals. I can say that, in respect of Hawker College and Gowrie Primary School, the processes are complete and principals have been appointed. For Maribyrnong and Hawker primary schools, it is expected that appeals on those positions will be heard prior to the commencement of the next school year. With Tharwa Primary School, the appointment process is still going on and there could be appeals.
Member's Facsimile Equipment
MR SPEAKER: On Thursday, 12 December, Mr Moore asked a question concerning the distribution of documents by facsimile from the office of Mr Stevenson. In particular, he asked whether it was appropriate that members use taxpayers' facilities for political campaigns for somebody outside the Territory. In a supplementary question, he asked whether I believed that the matter warranted further investigation. I took the supplementary question on notice. Facsimile machines in members' offices are essential tools for members undertaking their duties. The equipment should be used only for Assembly business, and that is for tasks directly relevant to the duties and responsibilities of members as members of the Assembly.
Often there is a fine line between what is Assembly business and what are electoral purposes or private matters. I believe that the interpretation of what is Assembly business should rest with the integrity of each member. I wish to inform members, and Mr Moore in particular, that Mr Stevenson has advised me that the article which was reported to have been faxed from his machine is material which was posted from his office at his expense and therefore the fax machine was not used to communicate with numerous addressees. On that basis, on the information provided to me I do not intend to take the matter further. However - - -
Mrs Grassby: It has the fax number on the bottom, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: I will read the last part again. Mr Stevenson has advised me that the article which was reported to have been faxed from his machine is material which was posted from his office at his expense and therefore the fax machine was not used to communicate with numerous addressees. There may have been one or two. On the basis of the information provided to me, I do not intend to take this matter any further. However, I request that members ensure that their staff are reminded of their duties and responsibilities with respect to the use and misuse of Assembly facilities which will undoubtedly result in a cost to the Assembly and hence the public purse.
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