❓ Hon Kate Doust asks the Premier how new policies will be assessed for their impact on disadvantaged groups, referencing Public Sector Commission Circular No.2009-23 on substantive equality. The answer outlines the existing policy framework and reporting requirements.
AnsweredQoN 2372Legislative Council
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In the context of savings measures announced in the mid-year review and with reference to the Public Sector Commission Circular No.2009-23, relating to substantive equality, can the Minister please advise how all new policies and/or major initiatives in the agencies/departments under their jurisdiction will be assessed for their impact on disadvantaged groups?
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Answered
17 March 2015
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
28 days
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question.
The Public Sector Commission advises:
The objective of the Policy Framework is to achieve substantive equality in the Western Australian public sector by:
· eliminating systemic forms of discrimination in the provision of public sector services, and
· promoting awareness of the different needs of client groups.
Public Sector Commissioner's Circular (2009-23) Substantive Equality - Implementation of the Policy Framework (Addressing Systemic Discrimination in Service Delivery) outlines the requirement for designated public sector agencies to implement the policy framework.
All participating agencies are required to report the progress achieved in implementing the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality in their Annual Report.
The Public Sector Commission advises:
The objective of the Policy Framework is to achieve substantive equality in the Western Australian public sector by:
· eliminating systemic forms of discrimination in the provision of public sector services, and
· promoting awareness of the different needs of client groups.
Public Sector Commissioner's Circular (2009-23) Substantive Equality - Implementation of the Policy Framework (Addressing Systemic Discrimination in Service Delivery) outlines the requirement for designated public sector agencies to implement the policy framework.
All participating agencies are required to report the progress achieved in implementing the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality in their Annual Report.
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