House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2)
2015-06-17 Daily Xml

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Jackman, Mr M.

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:57): Supplementary, again: is any other agency contributing towards Mr Jackman's salary?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:57): My understanding is that the government as a whole is contributing to make—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Well, Mr Speaker, he—

Ms Chapman: Let Martin answer.

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is very close to leaving us.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Mr Jackman is a highly qualified CEO having worked in the private sector, and I was more than happy to approach him when the opportunity arose. I think that he will be a great asset to the sector. Given his rural background, I think he will be a great asset to my sector, as well as his CEO contribution over many years.