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MINISTER FOR HEALTH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 1054

Health Portfolio - Staff Recruitment

Mr Moore - asked the Minister for Health - In relation to staffing in ACT Health:

(1) How many staff were recruited from outside Australia since 1 July 1991?

(2) What were (a) the reasons and (b) the costs for recruiting from outside Australia?

Mr Berry - the answer to Mr Moores question is:

(1) Ten staff have been recruited from outside Australia since 1 July 1991.

(2a) The positions were advertised nationally and internationally and the successful applicants were appointed following the normal merit selection process. In some cases positions were first advertised within Australia and no Australian applicant, with the appropriate skills was available.

(2b) $113,914. The normal Public Service Recruitment Policies applied in all cases.

Expenses varied in line with the distance from Canberra, quantity and value of

possessions.

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