Barnaby Joyce (New England, National Party, Minister for Agriculture) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) Mr Baxter was employed with the department from 29 April 2013 to 16 September 2014.

(2) Mr Baxter held one position within the department, that of Regional Investigations Manager within the Central East Region.

(3) There is no such position as the 'Chief Investigating Officer' in the Department of Agriculture.

(4) See response to (3) above.

(5) Mr Baxter resigned from the department, taking effect on16 September 2014. His resignation was based on personal circumstances and was not connected with this or any other operational matter.

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