❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks detailed data on public sector employment, including staffing levels, salaries, resignations, sick leave, and stress leave as of February 2007. The answer reveals that much of the requested data is not centrally collected monthly, limiting immediate transparency.
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(1) What was the total number of new public sector positions created last month?
(2) What was the total number of vacancies that existed in the public sector as at the end of last month?
(3) What was the total number of public servants who resigned from their positions last month?
(4) What was the total number of public servants who had their employment terminated last month?
(5) Which groups of public sector employees were granted a wage rise last quarter and what were the details of that wage rise?
(6) What is the total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government as at the last day of last month?
(7) What was the total number of public servants who had an annualised salary of more than the following as at the end of last month -
(a) $100,000;
(b) $150,000;
(c) $200,000; and
(d) $300,000?
(8) What was the total number of public servants awaiting redeployment with no current position as at the end of last quarter?
(9) How many public servants took sick leave last month, how many days were involved in total and what was the cost to Government?
(10) How many public servants took stress leave last month, how many days were involved in total and what was the cost to Government?
(11) How many public sector employees, as at the end of last month, had been on stress leave for longer than -
(a) 3 months;
(b) 6 months;
(c) 12 months;
(d) 18 months; and
(e) 2 years?
(12) How many public sector employees, as at the end of last month, had been on sick leave for longer than -
(a) 3 months;
(b) 6 months;
(c) 12 months;
(d) 18 months; and
(e)
2 years?
(2) What was the total number of vacancies that existed in the public sector as at the end of last month?
(3) What was the total number of public servants who resigned from their positions last month?
(4) What was the total number of public servants who had their employment terminated last month?
(5) Which groups of public sector employees were granted a wage rise last quarter and what were the details of that wage rise?
(6) What is the total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government as at the last day of last month?
(7) What was the total number of public servants who had an annualised salary of more than the following as at the end of last month -
(a) $100,000;
(b) $150,000;
(c) $200,000; and
(d) $300,000?
(8) What was the total number of public servants awaiting redeployment with no current position as at the end of last quarter?
(9) How many public servants took sick leave last month, how many days were involved in total and what was the cost to Government?
(10) How many public servants took stress leave last month, how many days were involved in total and what was the cost to Government?
(11) How many public sector employees, as at the end of last month, had been on stress leave for longer than -
(a) 3 months;
(b) 6 months;
(c) 12 months;
(d) 18 months; and
(e) 2 years?
(12) How many public sector employees, as at the end of last month, had been on sick leave for longer than -
(a) 3 months;
(b) 6 months;
(c) 12 months;
(d) 18 months; and
(e)
2 years?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Public Sector Management
Response time
50 days
(b) $150,000; (c) $200,000; and (d) $300,000?
(c) $200,000; and (d) $300,000?
(d) $300,000?
(b) 6 months; (c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(e) 2 years?
(b) 6 months; (c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(e) 2 years?
(1-2) Agencies do not report new public sector positions created or total number of vacancies to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. This is managed at an agency level. (3-4) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report staff separations to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(3-4) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report staff separations to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(c) $200,000; and (d) $300,000?
(d) $300,000?
(b) 6 months; (c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(e) 2 years?
(b) 6 months; (c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(c) 12 months; (d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(d) 18 months; and (e) 2 years?
(e) 2 years?
(1-2) Agencies do not report new public sector positions created or total number of vacancies to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. This is managed at an agency level. (3-4) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report staff separations to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(3-4) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report staff separations to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(5) This question should be referred to the Minister for Employment Protection. Public sector industrial matters are the responsibility of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. (6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(6) The total number of public sector employees (head count and FTEs) employed by the Government is not available for end of February. Agencies report a head count of the total number of public sector employees at the last pay period in June and December and FTEs on the last pay period for March, June, September and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(7) Information on public servants annualised salary is not available for the end of February. This information is reported to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet by agencies through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd (8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(8) The total number of public sector employees registered and awaiting redeployment as at 31 December was 60. (9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(9) This information is not available for February 2007. Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd . (10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(10-11) Department of Premier and Cabinet does not collect or hold information on public sector employees stress leave. The Insurance Commission of WA only records stress leave where it relates to workers compensation. (12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
(12) Agencies report employee sick leave to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Records system in June and December. The report provides employee sick leave details for the six-month reporting period only. The most recent available data is at http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd
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