Answers to Questions

Consultants and Contractors

63 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (3 December 2014). (First Session) Since 1 January 2014—

1. Were any persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, in any department or agency reporting to the Minister for Investment and Trade, 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 were engaged as a contractor?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation): The Minister for Regional Development has provided the following advice:

1. Yes

2. During 2014 PIRSA engaged one person as a contractor who had previously received a separation package in 2009 from another state government agency.

Minister Rau's answer will cover the local government portfolio.