House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-07-24 Daily Xml

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DEPARTMENTAL EXECUTIVES

Mr PISONI (Unley) (14:49): My question is to the Minister for Education and Child Development. Why was Tony Harrison appointed education department CEO without the job even being advertised when the previous CEO was recruited from the UK after a worldwide search?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:49): Tony Harrison was appointed chief executive of the Department for Education and Child Development because we think he brings unique and important skills to the department; skills that—

The Hon. I.F. Evans: So why not appoint him in the first place?

The SPEAKER: The member for Davenport is called to order.

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE: —the department needs, and I have every confidence that he is going to be an outstanding chief executive officer.

The SPEAKER: Supplementary, member for Unley.