McGowan, Dr C.

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:27): My questions are to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Does the minister think it is appropriate, under the public sector Code of Ethics, for a chief executive to hold an outside dictatorship of a private company that is bidding for government work—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: Sorry. Dictatorship—same thing. Directorship. Do you still have complete confidence in the performance—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: That's what the Treasurer's role is, isn't it? Do you still have complete confidence in the performance of your Chief Executive of SA Health, Dr Chris McGowan, and his adherence to the public sector Code of Ethics? How many contracts has Silver Chain been successful in being granted and what is the value of those contracts since Dr McGowan was appointed on 4 May 2018?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:28): Let me start with the second question first. Yes, I have confidence in my chief executive. I also have confidence in his decision to refer this matter to the commissioner for public employment. She is the appropriate officer to consider the matter.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Bourke, a supplementary.