- Owen Whittle appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
- The tribunal sets the salaries of senior public office holders independently from the government of the day
The Cook Government announced today the appointment of Owen Whittle to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal, the independent statutory authority responsible for setting the remuneration for senior public officials.
Mr Whittle is chief executive officer of the West Australian Music Industry Association and Chair of the Work Health and Safety Commission. He has previously held roles as non-executive director at WorkCover WA, secretary of UnionsWA, and Chair of the Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service.
He joins Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares (Chair) and Dr Michael Schaper on the three-person tribunal.
The tribunal ensures a fair and equitable system of remuneration in Western Australia for:
- the Governor of Western Australia;
- Judges;
- Members of Parliament
- Directors General of government departments;
- chief executive officers and elected members of local governments;
- chief executive officers and directors of government trading enterprises; and
- members of public university governing councils.
Mr Whittle's appointment is for three years.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Owen Whittle brings a wealth of experience to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
"The tribunal plays an important role in setting the salaries of senior public office holders independently from the government of the day.
"Mr Whittle will support the tribunal to continue to set executive position salaries that allow Western Australia to attract the best and brightest people to these important roles while being considerate of community expectations."
