The WA Government expresses strong support for protecting employee entitlements during employer insolvency and is awaiting comprehensive advice on addressing the issue. The government confirms a comprehensive range of options are being considered.

AnsweredQoN 74Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 May 2001
Portfolio
Labour Relations

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(2)-(3) Yes, as the range of options being considered is comprehensive.

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Answered
29 May 2001
Responded by
Minister for Labour Relations
Response time
26 days
(1) The Government strongly supports the protection of employee entitlements in the event of employer insolvency and is committed to ensuring that employees who find themselves in these situations are treated fairly. The Government has received some preliminary advice but is awaiting more comprehensive advice from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations which is considering a number of options to address the issue.
(2)-(3) Yes, as the range of options being considered is comprehensive.

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