Page 2354 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 16 September 1992

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Question put:

That the amendment (Mr Kaine's) to omit paragraph (3) be agreed to.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 9  NOES, 8 

Mrs Carnell Mr Berry
Mr Cornwell Mr Connolly
Mr De Domenico Ms Ellis
Mr Humphries Ms Follett
Mr Kaine Mrs Grassby
Mr Moore Mr Lamont
Mr Stevenson Ms McRae
Ms Szuty Mr Wood
Mr Westende

Question so resolved in the affirmative.

Motion, as amended, agreed to.

Sitting suspended from 12.35 to 2.30 pm

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Department of Education and Training - Secretary

MR KAINE: I address a question to the Chief Minister in her capacity as Minister responsible for the public service. Will the Chief Minister explain to the Assembly the process that was used for the selection and appointment of the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training?

MS FOLLETT: I am pleased to explain the process to members. It was a merit selection process. The position was advertised fairly widely. An independent selection panel was formed and candidates were interviewed. From that process, recommendations were made to the Government, and the Government subsequently made a decision to appoint Ms Cheryl Vardon from South Australia to the position.

MR KAINE: I ask a supplementary question, Madam Speaker. Can the Chief Minister assure us that the person appointed was the person recommended by the interview board?

MS FOLLETT: I do not wish to breach the confidentiality of people's applications for positions, but I can certainly confirm that Ms Vardon was recommended for the position.

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