Answers to Questions

CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS

297 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (7 July 2011) (First Session). For the year 2010-11—

1. Were any persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, in any department or agency reporting to the minister, 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 the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): I have been advised:

Primary Industries and Regions SA

1. During 2010-11 Primary Industries and Regions SA did not engage any person as a consultant or contractor who had previously received a separation package.

2. Not applicable.

ForestrySA

1. During the year 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, ForestrySA did not, to the best of their knowledge, engage any consultants or contractors who may have previously received a separation package from the state government.

2. Not applicable.

South Australian Tourism Commission

1. For the year 2010-11, there were no persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, appointed by the South Australian Tourism Commission who had previously received a separation package from the state government.

2. Not applicable.

Office for Women

1. For the year 2010-2011, there were no persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor in the Office for Women who had previously received a separation package from the state government.

2. Not applicable.