Answers to Questions

Mental Health Commission

151 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15 October 2019).

1. Has Commissioner Burns applied for one of the part-time mental health commissioner positions?

2. Given there will be three part-time mental health commissioners, who will be in charge of the Mental Health Commission?

3. When was the decision made to replace a full-time commissioner and two part time commissioners with three part-time commissioners?

4. Did the minister meet with Commissioner Burns to discuss the change from full time to part time prior to publishing the advertisements for the three part time roles?

5. Who advised the minister that part-time roles were preferred to full-time appointments?

6. How many hours in a week does the minister believe the head of the Mental Health Commission should be working?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

The member is referred to my replies to questions in the Legislative Council on 25 September 2019.