TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

169 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (30 November 2010).

1. What was the process for the identification and selection of Mr Lance Worrall as the Department of Trade and Economic Development CEO?

2. How many candidates applied, and was Mr Worrall the Minister's preferred candidate?

3. Regarding the Executive E package under which Mr Worrall is employed, is that the current package being offered to all similar appointees and why was this particular package and not a SAES contract package?

4. Is Mr Worrall's contract identical to all other CEOs, is it the same model?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Correctional Services): I have been advised the following:

1. Chief Executive appointments are made by the Premier. Lance Worrall was appointed Chief Executive of the Department of Trade and Economic Development in July 2010 based on his extensive knowledge and understanding of the South Australian economy which makes him eminently qualified for this position.

2. Appointments of the Chief Executives of government departments are the responsibility of the Premier, who made the appointment in this case.

3. I am advised that Mr Worrall's appointment on an Executive Level E package is consistent with his previous appointment as the Chief Executive of the Public Sector Performance Commission, and that the Executive Level E package is the standard for all Chief Executives. It is my understanding that Chief Executives are not employed on SAES contracts.

4. See 3.