'Sharp' Buswell back in private sector
Seven weeks after dramatically quitting State Parliament, former treasurer Troy Buswell has rejoined the private sector.
Mr Buswell has been hired by civil and mining contractor Brierty as strategic development manager on a part-time basis. Brierty staff were told about the appointment late yesterday.
The former politician left public life saying it was not compatible with managing a bipolar disorder. He had quit the Cabinet in March over revelations of a series of car crashes after drinking at a wedding.
His appointment comes days after a by-election for his former seat of Vasse.
"Troy would appear to be really enthusiastic, very excited," Brierty managing director Peter McBain said.
"He's looking forward to working with our team.
"I don't think there's any doubt that Troy is absolutely managing his health now. The conversations we've had in the last couple of weeks have been very clear and very sharp."
Mr McBain said the part-time role suited both sides and allowed Mr Buswell to pursue other opportunities.
He said Mr Buswell's financial acumen and experience as a transport minister made him a perfect fit for Brierty, an Australian Securities Exchange-listed company which builds roads and infrastructure, develops residential projects and provides mining services.
"He's got a very unique set of skills that are really applicable to a business like ours," Mr McBain said.
He said Mr Buswell could help articulate the message that Brierty could be a strong strategic partner for customers, including government clients.
"Obviously, Troy knows people and has relationships in terms of the work that he's done in the past," he said.
There is understood to be no legal restriction on a former minister conducting business with the Government if he is a company employee rather than a third-party consultant.
