HARNESS RACING —
REGIONAL TRACKS
501. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. As
the Premier knows, the Minister for Racing and Gaming is not here today. Given
that the CEO of RWWA is leaving, would the Premier consider slashing the
position's $770 000 salary—double the salary of the Premier, I might
note—that is out of step with community expectation, and use those
savings to ensure the sustainability of this important industry in regional
towns?
The SPEAKER: That was a separate
question, member. I advise you that a supplementary question has to have
something to do with the first question. The Premier can answer it if he wants
to.
Mr M. McGOWAN
replied:
As I understand it, the salary level
for the individual in question was settled under the last government. He is now
leaving the position to go somewhere else. I think the member is referring to
Mr Burt. As I understand it, the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal or the board —
Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected.
Mr M. McGOWAN: Yes. The
Salaries and Allowances Tribunal is examining the salary of this individual. I will
ask the Minister for Racing and Gaming to
look at the issues the member is talking about and whether there is truth
in it and what the reasons behind it may well be. I seek to provide the member
with some information.