Answers to Questions

MINISTERIAL STAFF

132 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (4 May 2006) (First Session).

1. Can the Premier advise the names of all officers working in the Minister for Social Justice's office as at 1 December 2004?

2. What positions were vacant as at 1 December 2004?

3. For each position, was the person employed under Ministerial contract, or appointed under the Public Sector Management Act?

4. What was the salary for each position and any other financial benefit included in the remuneration package?

5.

(a) What was the total approved budget for the then Minister's office in 2004-05; and

(b) Can the Minister detail any of the salaries paid by a Department or Agency rather than the Minister's office budget?

6. Can the Minister detail any expenditure incurred since 5 March 2002 and up to 1 December 2004 on renovations to the then Minister's office and the purchase of any new items of furniture with a value greater than $500?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The previous Minister for Families and Communities has provided the following Information:

There was no Minister for Social Justice during the time period referred to.