Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2018-12-04 Daily Xml

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Question Time

KordaMentha

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Firstly, what process was conducted for the selection of corporate liquidator KordaMentha staff appointed to CALHN, as required under the Public Sector Management Act, and in particular was it a merit-based appointment? Secondly, will the two KordaMentha liquidators, Mr Chris Martin and Mr Mark Mentha, appointed as administrators and Public Service executives for the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, be subject to all the requirements of the Public Service, including Treasurer's Instructions, minister's instructions and Public Service commission policies and procedures?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:22): My understanding is that the two business manager positions are not positions held by the two gentlemen referred to. My understanding is that the business manager positions were only engaged until 30 November 2018. In relation to the stage 3 involvement, the two gentlemen being referred to operate under a contract, they are not public servants.