Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement

The Hon. J.S. LEE (15:04): Supplementary: at this stage the government has not considered providing beyond that six-month appointment?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Attorney-General, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (15:04): Dr Thomas has been appointed for a further six months and, as I said, I am grateful that Dr Thomas has agreed to stay on to help the new government out.