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❓ A parliamentary question seeking detailed information on the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) within agencies under the Minister's control, including positions separated, financial implications, and future targets. The answer provides a general overview of the VTSS and refers to other documents for specific details.

AnsweredQoN 1517Legislative Council

Asked

14 August 2018

Member

Hon Tjorn Sibma

Portfolio

Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

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Regarding the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) separations for each agency under the Minister's control, I ask for the following information: (a) a table outlining the number of positions, position title, substantive level, and value of the separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018; (b) an indication of departmental/agency performance as at 30 June 2018, against the original VTSS targeted established; and (c) how many and which particular positions are targeted for separation over the forward estimates?

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Answered

12 September 2018

Responded by

Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

Response time

10 days

The Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) is a Budget repair tool whilst also assisting workforce renewal by enabling agencies to retain 20% of the savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by the MoG changes (which took effect from 1 July 2017). The VTSS, once fully implemented, is expected to save in excess of $150 million annually across Government.
(a) [See attached Table paper No.]
(b) and (c) refer to answser to LC QON 1523

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