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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 501 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 25 June 2020 by Mr P.J. Rundle

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

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.