McGowan, Dr C.

Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (14:18): My question is to the Premier. Did the Premier himself sign off on the contract with the Chief Executive of SA Health, Dr Chris McGowan, and what steps did the Premier take before signing that contract to ensure Dr McGowan had resigned all board memberships?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:18): Yes, I did sign that employment contract. It was not an issue that was raised with me, his position on other boards. My understanding is that he had resigned those positions but that there was an administrative error. On one of those three directorships, there was—

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for West Torrens is warned. We have the question.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —an administrative error which caused a delay in changing one of the office holder's roles. That is the information that I have been provided.

I do note that Dr McGowan referred this matter to the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment this morning—

Mr Szakacs interjecting:

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —I think she is going to take a look at this issue.

The SPEAKER: The member for Cheltenham is called to order. The member for Kaurna and then the member for Waite.