❓ Hon. Simon Ehrenfeld asks about the number of government department head contracts expiring during the current term and whether those heads have indicated their intentions regarding reappointment. The answer confirms eight expiring contracts and outlines the standard reappointment discussion process.

Government departmental leadership—Contract expiration44.Hon Simon Ehrenfeldto theLeader of the House representing the Premier:I refer to the government statement reported inThe West Australianon 18 February 2026 that the early departure of Ms Emily Roper was to avoid the disruption of leadership change in the middle of the government's four-year term.(1) How many other contracts for heads of department are expiring during this term of government?(2) How many of these heads of department have indicated whether they are:(a) staying; or(b) leavingwhen their contract expires?

Hon Stephen Dawson replied:I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.(1) There are eight contracts for heads of department that expire during this term of government.(2) (a)–(b) At least nine months prior to the expiry of the period of appointment, the Public Sector Commissioner, as the employing authority, and the head of department enter into discussions with a view to reaching agreement as to whether the head of department shall be reappointed for a further period. Government departmental leadership—Contract expiration