Mrs Edwardes questions the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development regarding occupational safety and health issues at the City of Wanneroo, including Improvement and Prohibition Notices, and staff sick leave/resignations. The Minister claims unawareness but will seek advice and a report.

AnsweredQoN 2092Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 October 2003
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development

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(b) if not, why not; (c) is the Minister aware that four Improvement Notices, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 were issued against the City of Wanneroo in relation to the employment of City Watch Patrol Officers; (d) is the Minister aware that one practice the City of Wanneroo insisted on, was so dangerous, that an immediate Prohibition Notice under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 was issued; and (e) is the Minister aware that there have been a number of managers and employees go on sick leave or resign citing the management practices of the City of Wanneroo as the reason?
(c) is the Minister aware that four Improvement Notices, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 were issued against the City of Wanneroo in relation to the employment of City Watch Patrol Officers; (d) is the Minister aware that one practice the City of Wanneroo insisted on, was so dangerous, that an immediate Prohibition Notice under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 was issued; and (e) is the Minister aware that there have been a number of managers and employees go on sick leave or resign citing the management practices of the City of Wanneroo as the reason?
(d) is the Minister aware that one practice the City of Wanneroo insisted on, was so dangerous, that an immediate Prohibition Notice under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 was issued; and (e) is the Minister aware that there have been a number of managers and employees go on sick leave or resign citing the management practices of the City of Wanneroo as the reason?
(e) is the Minister aware that there have been a number of managers and employees go on sick leave or resign citing the management practices of the City of Wanneroo as the reason?
(a - e) The Minister is not aware of the matters to which you have referred. Occupational safety and health and human resources issues within a local government are matters that are not routinely brought to his attention. The Minister notes that steps are being taken under appropriate legislation to address occupational safety and health issues at the City of Wanneroo. While there does not appear to be a role for the Minister or his Department in this process, the Minister will seek the advice of his colleague, the Miniuster for Consumer and Employment Protection. In relation to the other issues raised, the Minister has requested a report from his Department.
The Minister is not aware of the matters to which you have referred. Occupational safety and health and human resources issues within a local government are matters that are not routinely brought to his attention. The Minister notes that steps are being taken under appropriate legislation to address occupational safety and health issues at the City of Wanneroo. While there does not appear to be a role for the Minister or his Department in this process, the Minister will seek the advice of his colleague, the Miniuster for Consumer and Employment Protection. In relation to the other issues raised, the Minister has requested a report from his Department.
The Minister notes that steps are being taken under appropriate legislation to address occupational safety and health issues at the City of Wanneroo. While there does not appear to be a role for the Minister or his Department in this process, the Minister will seek the advice of his colleague, the Miniuster for Consumer and Employment Protection. In relation to the other issues raised, the Minister has requested a report from his Department.
While there does not appear to be a role for the Minister or his Department in this process, the Minister will seek the advice of his colleague, the Miniuster for Consumer and Employment Protection. In relation to the other issues raised, the Minister has requested a report from his Department.

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Answered
18 November 2003
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development
Response time
35 days
(a - e)
The Minister is not aware of the matters to which you have referred. Occupational safety and health and human resources issues within a local government are matters that are not routinely brought to his attention.
The Minister notes that steps are being taken under appropriate legislation to address occupational safety and health issues at the City of Wanneroo.
While there does not appear to be a role for the Minister or his Department in this process, the Minister will seek the advice of his colleague, the Miniuster for Consumer and Employment Protection. In relation to the other issues raised, the Minister has requested a report from his Department.

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