EDUCATION AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT

379 The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (15 November 2011) (First Session). Does the administrative unit, known as the Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), have 'employing authority' status, and if so—

(a) is DECS the employer of teachers appointed under the Education Act 1972; and

(b) is an educational officer appointed under the Education Act 1972 in a contract of service with the DECS?

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Planning, Minister for Business Services and Consumers): The Attorney-General has been advised that these questions do not apply to the Attorney-General's Department.