KordaMentha Report

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:52): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding health.

Leave granted.

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: The KordaMentha tranche 2 report from less than a year ago says that it was requested because CALHN had to find $70 million in savings. My questions to the minister are:

1. Was the minister briefed before the KordaMentha report was requested?

2. Does the minister now have a copy of the report and has the minister read the report?

3. How much were KordaMentha compensated for producing this report?

4. Can the minister rule out the re-engagement of KordaMentha so long as he holds the title of Minister for Health and Wellbeing?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:53): In relation to was I consulted before this report was prepared, my understanding is that I wasn't. In terms of the report itself, I was not provided with it. It was an internal working document by CALHN. In terms of any future re-engagement of KordaMentha, the fact of the matter is that KordaMentha is a highly respected set of advisers but I am aware of no suggestion that they be re-engaged.