PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER
The Hon Peter Slipper MP will act as Parliamentary Secretary to me following Senator Heffernan';s decision to stand aside. Mr Slipper will perform the duties previously assigned to Senator Heffernan, with the exception of attending Cabinet meetings.
Senator Heffernan will not receive any salary or allowances as Parliamentary Secretary during this period.
In addition, Mr Slipper will act in the place of Mrs Jackie Kelly MP, my other Parliamentary Secretary, who will be on maternity leave from 1 April 2002 to 30 June 2002.
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