Departmental Contracts

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (20 May 2014).

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier): I have been advised of the following:

Mr Rod Hook concluded his employment as Chief Executive, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure at close of business 9 May 2014. In accordance with the terms of his employment contract, Mr Hook is entitled to:

four (4) months written notice or payment in lieu (equating to $118,966);

a termination payment of $242,170 based on four (4) months adjusted remuneration for each uncompleted year of the term of appointment (subject to a maximum of 16 months adjusted remuneration).

In total the termination payment equates to $361,136.

In addition, payment of leave entitlements of approximately $147,959 ($31,653 in annual leave and $116,306 in long service leave) brought the total gross payment received by Mr Hook to $509,095.