THINKERS IN RESIDENCE

In reply to Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (8 November 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development): I have been advised of the following:

Dr Martin Seligman, a world-leading psychologist whose research focuses on positive psychology and positive education, commenced as Adelaide Thinker in Residence in February 2012.

Each resident Thinker is paid a negotiated fee for the residency, which is paid in agreed instalments. The fee is determined by a number of factors, including the global status and reputation of the Thinker, the length and nature of the residency, the number of visits, and the agreed reporting mechanism.

$15,281 represents the first instalment paid to Dr Seligman.