David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Human Services, upon notice, on 10 May 2012:

(1)   What are the formal roles and responsibilities of the position Special Advisor to the Secretary.

(2)   Who occupies this position.

Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Human Services) | Link to this | Hansard source

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

The formal roles and responsibilities of the Special Advisor to the Secretary for 2011-2012 are:

This position is currently occupied by Philippa Godwin, Deputy Secretary. Ms Godwin will proceed on leave on 15 June 2012 before retiring.