Question Without Notice No. 349 asked in the Legislative Council on 10 May 2018 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
PREMIER — KIERAN MURPHY — APPOINTMENT
349. Hon TJORN SIBMA to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to media reports concerning the appointment of Mr Kieran Murphy to the Premier's staff.
(1) When did Mr Murphy commence employment?
(2) When was Mr Murphy's appointment approved by the merit selection panel?
(3) What specific role has Mr Murphy been appointed to undertake?
(4) At what classification has Mr Murphy been appointed and at what annual salary?
(5) Is Mr Murphy entitled to a vehicle and a mobile phone?
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) Mr Murphy will commence employment on Monday, 14 May 2018.
(2) Mr Murphy's appointment was approved by the ministerial merit panel on 6 April 2018.
(3) Mr Murphy will take up the position of special adviser to the Premier.
(4) It is band 4, non-CEO, with an annual salary of $220 000.
(5) Yes.