Question Time

Commissioner for Victims' Rights

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:05): My question is to the Premier. Was it appropriate for the Attorney-General to sack the Commissioner for Victims' Rights, Michael O'Connell, over the phone, while he was overseas, after 12 years of loyal service?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:05): I'm not sure why you are using the term 'sacked'. Nobody was sacked. His contract came to an end—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: The Attorney-General, the government, went through a process to appoint a new commissioner, and a decision was made to appoint Bronwyn Killmier.

Ms Cook interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Hurtle Vale.