Commissioner for Public Employment

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (16:08): My question is to the Minister for the Public Sector. Can the minister assure the house that when the current Commissioner for Public Employment concludes his term she will ensure the position is publicly advertised and that there is an open and merit-based appointment process for the new position?

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade, Minister for the Public Sector) (16:08): I thank the member for his question. I am yet to turn my mind to such an eventuality and will take the question on board. Thank you.