The Premier is correct in saying the PA’s work is not time specific. He’s been appointed as the public administrator, and he will be in that office until such time as he’s removed by me as Minister.
What I meant when I said in the House that I have given the public administrator three months to do some work and give me some recommendations is that it was specifically to the work following the zero-based review. As I stated earlier, the zero-based review gave us lots of information that required additional analysis, and he’s using that information as a guideline. Also, he’s on the ground looking at the programs and operations of the facility to see how we can address the issues arising out of what’s causing the deficit and how we could move forward in balancing the budget without impacting the front line too much.
His specific task right now is three months, but his work will continue beyond three months.