House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Second Session (51-2)
2008-02-28 Daily Xml

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Parliamentary Procedure

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (16:14): I move:

That pursuant to section 34 of the Fair Work Act 1994, the nominee of this house to the panel to consult with the Minister for Industrial Relations regarding the appointment of a Commissioner to the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia be the member for Morphett.

This motion relates to the appointment of an additional commissioner to the Industrial Relations Commission. A panel to undertake the task is formed under section 34 of the Fair Work Act. The panel will consist of a representative of the House of Assembly, who will be the member for Morphett, and a representative of the Legislative Council, and it is proposed that Mr Bernard Finnigan be that representative. Other panel members are SA Unions, Business SA and the Commissioner for Public Employment. I have written to all three but I do not think I have yet received their nominations.

I will consult with the panel regarding the appointments, and it is proposed that a short list be formed. When that panel (which I will chair) meets we will discuss the appointment of a new commissioner.

Motion carried.