FOI: Extension contract by NSW Labor Aboriginal Affairs for Tim Gumbleton

Dear NSW Aboriginal Affairs & Minister David Harris,

As a member of the Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council, I request that you provide me with a copy of the extended contract for the Administrator Instrument of Engagement in relation to the CEO/Administrator appointment.

Initially, Tim Gumbleton was hired on a six-month contract worth $81,000 (plus GST), but we need to obtain the specifics of the extended contract.

Note: I have already obtained the original contract from NSW Aboriginal Affairs:

Yours faithfully,

Dean Foley

*Origin request here via Right to Know.

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