Game Management Authority board
Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:34): (372) My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Outdoor Recreation in the other place. Minister, the Game Management Authority board’s longstanding chair Mr Brian Hine left earlier this year, and I have recently been advised that the deputy chair will also be leaving. Under Mr Hine’s leadership the GMA developed into an effective regulator. Can the minister advise what arrangements are in place to recruit a quality new chair for the GMA?
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:34): I thank Mr Bourman for his ongoing interest in all matters outdoor recreation, and that matter will be referred to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation.
Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:34): I thank the minister for forwarding on the question. Minister, the VFA board has fishers on it, the alpine resort boards have skiers on them and the catchment management authorities have farmers. In recent years the GMA board has included animal rights activists but nobody selected for the knowledge and insight gained from being a recreational hunter. Can the minister assure the house that the one skill lacking from the GMA board will be added?
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:35): President, can I seek some guidance? The first question was in relation to the recruitment of the chair and the deputy chair, and now it has gone to a skill set issue in terms of board membership.
The PRESIDENT: I think it is relevant to his substantive, yes.
Gayle TIERNEY: Fine. I am more than happy to refer that matter, along with the substantive question, to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation. Thank you, Mr Bourman.