Premier's Delivery Unit

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): My question is again to the Premier. Has the Premier directed his Delivery Unit chief executive, Rik Morris, to hire any contractors and, if so, why? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS: Last week, the Premier's Delivery Unit chief executive, Rik Morris, gave evidence to the Budget and Finance Committee that the Premier had personally directed him to contract Mr Peter Hanlon, who was hired at a rate of $600 per hour using taxpayer funds.

The Hon. A. Koutsantonis interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order, member for West Torrens!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:22): The decision for various contracts to be entered into within the Premier's Delivery Unit are ultimately a decision of the Chief Executive of the Premier's Delivery Unit.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!