PUBLIC SECTOR EXECUTIVES

In reply to Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (8 October 2010) (Estimates Committee B).

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business): 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.

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