Commissioner for Public Sector Employment

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:17): Did the minister, prior to the cabinet submission of 7 April, discuss with the Premier the proposed appointment of Ms Ranieri as Commissioner for Public Sector Employment?

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for the Public Sector) (14:17): I can't see how that isn't all still tied up with this question about cabinet proceedings and I feel that, given cabinet confidentiality, I am unable to discuss any matters that are associated with cabinet proceedings. What I can do, though, is remind you that I have made two ministerial statements about the process of appointing a public sector commissioner, a woman who is eminently well qualified and has been appointed by the Governor and will do an excellent job for our public sector.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call the member for Stuart to order and I warn the deputy leader for the second and final time. It would be a pity for the member for Bragg to leave us so early in question time.

The Hon. P. Caica: Fifty-one minutes without interrupting—that's impossible. Wait and see.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Yes, I am afraid I must call to order the member for Colton, though he speaks the truth. The leader.