Public Sector Recruitment

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): I have a further question to the Premier. Why did the government terminate the employment of the ICT contractor who assisted in the selection process of Ms Veronica Theriault on 22 September, and is any action to be taken against the other two members of the selection panel?

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Justice Reform, Minister for Planning, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Child Protection Reform, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for Consumer and Business Services, Minister for the City of Adelaide) (14:20): Again, I will check with Dr Russell as to what I can convey to the parliament about that matter. The reason that I am a little cautious about this is the reason I explained yesterday, which is that I am mindful of the fact that certain particulars are going to be alleged in a matter in the criminal courts and I don't wish to be canvassing those here.

That said, I am, again, very happy, subject to those constraints, to speak with Dr Russell and ascertain what he can offer by way of further information above and beyond what was given in the ministerial statement yesterday on this topic, which, I understand, advised the parliament that there was a non-renewal of a standing arrangement; that is, that there was an individual who had a contract with the state, that contract came to an end and it was not renewed. If there is anymore to it than that, I will ascertain that from Dr Russell and let the parliament know.

Mr Tarzia interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I warn the member for Hartley.