Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Members will be aware that the position of Clerk of the House will become vacant at the conclusion of the term of the current clerk, Mr Ian Harris AO, on 4 December 2009. The position was advertised in the national press on 23 May 2009 and a selection process was undertaken with the assistance of the Parliamentary Service Commissioner, Ms Lynelle Briggs. In accordance with my responsibilities under section 58(2) of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bernard Wright as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, to take effect from 5 December 2009.

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