CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS

119 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (30 June 2010) (First Session). For the year 2009-10—

1. Were any persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, in any Department or agency reporting to the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, who had previously received a separation package from the State Government; and

2. If so—

(a) What number of persons were employed;

(b) What number were engaged as a consultant; and

(c) What number engaged as a contractor?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills has provided the following information:

1. Yes.

One person, who had previously taken a separation package effective 28 June 2006, was employed by the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) from 4 May 2009 to 22 October 2010 to undertake a specific piece of work for the Department.

2. (a) One

(b) Nil

(c) Nil