25940 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Written Question
Published date: 19 Jun 2026
25940 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Who else, if anyone, was considered for the role of Chief Executive of the Education Review Office before David Ferguson was appointed?
Hon Paul Goldsmith: Candidates applying for chief executive roles have an expectation that they will not be publicly scrutinised or criticised for applying for these roles, especially in a way that impacts their future career prospects. These people therefore have an expectation that their application is received and treated with the utmost confidentiality. All candidates’ applications and personal information received during the application process are received and held in confidence.