ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AUTHORITY

In reply to Mr GRIFFITHS (Goyder) (2 July 2008) (Estimates Committee B).

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Early Childhood Development, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management): I am advised that:

1. The applications closed on 11 March 2008. Thirteen applications were received. A selection panel was convened and in view of the limited field a decision was made to engage a recruitment agency. Subsequently, four candidates were interviewed. The successful applicant, Helen Fulcher, was then appointed.