TOURISM COMMISSION

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:33): A supplementary question arising out of the answer: has the minister been advised that the $300,000 salary is for a part-time position?

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) (14:33): I have not been advised that the position is either full-time or part-time; that would be up to negotiation. The outcome of that process—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: The outcome of that process will be determined according to the applicant that is selected at the time, the requirements for the job and the hours that they are prepared to commit to that. Those are matters for negotiation. Whether it is a full-time or part-time job, I am not aware that the position is being advertised as a full-time position. I am not aware that it is, so that is why I said: who said it is a full-time position?