❓ Mr. Hunter questions the appointment of the Wheatbelt Development Commission CEO as Fuel Security State Controller, probing the impact on the Commission's operations, resources, and decision-making processes. The questions suggest concern about potential negative consequences for the Wheatbelt region.

I refer to the appointment of the CEO of the Wheatbelt Development Commission as the Fuel Security State Controller as announced on 19 March 2026 and I ask:(a) Was the Chair of the Wheatbelt Development Commission formally informed of this appointment:(i) if yes, on what date was the Chair informed; and(ii) if no, why not;(b) Were Board Members of the Wheatbelt Development Commission informed of this appointment:(i) if yes, when; and(ii) if not, why not;(c) Was Cabinet or the Minister for Regional Development consulted on the impact this appointment would have on the operations of the Wheatbelt Development Commission;(d) What assessment was undertaken of the impact on the Commission’s capacity to deliver its core functions, given its CEO has been tasked with statewide responsibilities;(e) What proportion of the CEO’s time has been redirected to the Fuel Security State Controller role since 19 March 2026;(f) Has an acting CEO or additional executive resource been appointed to backfill the role at the Wheatbelt Development Commission:(i) if yes, who has been appointed and for what duration; and(ii) if yes, what is the cost of this arrangement and from which budget is this being funded;(g) If no additional resource has been provided, how is the Wheatbelt Development Commission expected to maintain service delivery across the region;(h) Has any additional funding or staffing allocation been provided to the Wheatbelt Development Commission to account for the CEO undertaking the State Controller role:(i) if yes, please provide details; and(ii) if no, why not;(i) What reporting arrangements are in place for the CEO while acting as Fuel Security State Controller;(j) Does the CEO report to the Premier, Minister, or another authority in that role;(k) What is the expected duration of the CEO’s appointment as Fuel Security State Controller;(l) Will the CEO return to full-time duties at the Wheatbelt Development Commission upon conclusion of the appointment;(m) Have any Wheatbelt Development Commission projects, programs or deliverables been delayed, deferred or reprioritised as a result of this appointment; and(n) Can the Minister confirm whether other Regional Development Commissions were considered to provide this resource, or whether the Wheatbelt Development Commission was specifically targeted? I refer to the appointment of the CEO of the Wheatbelt Development Commission as the Fuel Security State Controller as announced on 19 March 2026 and I ask: (a) Was the Chair of the Wheatbelt Development Commission formally informed of this appointment: (i) if yes, on what date was the Chair informed; and (ii) if no, why not; (b) Were Board Members of the Wheatbelt Development Commission informed of this appointment: (i) if yes, when; and (ii) if not, why not; (c) Was Cabinet or the Minister for Regional Development consulted on the impact this appointment would have on the operations of the Wheatbelt Development Commission; (d) What assessment was undertaken of the impact on the Commission’s capacity to deliver its core functions, given its CEO has been tasked with statewide responsibilities; (e) What proportion of the CEO’s time has been redirected to the Fuel Security State Controller role since 19 March 2026; (f) Has an acting CEO or additional executive resource been appointed to backfill the role at the Wheatbelt Development Commission: (i) if yes, who has been appointed and for what duration; and (ii) if yes, what is the cost of this arrangement and from which budget is this being funded; (g) If no additional resource has been provided, how is the Wheatbelt Development Commission expected to maintain service delivery across the region; (h) Has any additional funding or staffing allocation been provided to the Wheatbelt Development Commission to account for the CEO undertaking the State Controller role: (i) if yes, please provide details; and (ii) if no, why not; (i) What reporting arrangements are in place for the CEO while acting as Fuel Security State Controller; (j) Does the CEO report to the Premier, Minister, or another authority in that role; (k) What is the expected duration of the CEO’s appointment as Fuel Security State Controller; (l) Will the CEO return to full-time duties at the Wheatbelt Development Commission upon conclusion of the appointment; (m) Have any Wheatbelt Development Commission projects, programs or deliverables been delayed, deferred or reprioritised as a result of this appointment; and (n) Can the Minister confirm whether other Regional Development Commissions were considered to provide this resource, or whether the Wheatbelt Development Commission was specifically targeted?