Ms LAWRIE - 2012-10-23
The Minister for Health just glowingly endorsed the skills of the sacked Under Treasurer and has employed her to provide expert advice on health funding, saying she is the best at that job, and to provide him with expert advice on the structure of his department.
Chief Minister, can you explain why you sacked her?
ANSWER
Member for Karama, Leader of the Opposition, I completely agree with what the Health minister has said. Describing the former Under Treasurer in those terms is appropriate. It was my recommendation she be given this responsibility because of the wonderful service she has provided for such a long period of time to the Northern Territory. However, it was time for change and a new government had the capacity to make that decision.
I do not shy away from making the necessary and difficult decisions; but it is not a reflection on the person. It was a need for change and is demonstrated by recommending that the former Under Treasurer could provide continued and very valuable service to the Northern Territory, which she has done for many years.
Chief Minister, can you explain why you sacked her?
ANSWER
Member for Karama, Leader of the Opposition, I completely agree with what the Health minister has said. Describing the former Under Treasurer in those terms is appropriate. It was my recommendation she be given this responsibility because of the wonderful service she has provided for such a long period of time to the Northern Territory. However, it was time for change and a new government had the capacity to make that decision.
I do not shy away from making the necessary and difficult decisions; but it is not a reflection on the person. It was a need for change and is demonstrated by recommending that the former Under Treasurer could provide continued and very valuable service to the Northern Territory, which she has done for many years.
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