Mr. McGowan asks about specific delays in implementing the Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2011-2015, as reported in the Public Sector Commission's 2012-2013 Annual Report. The response cites recruitment delays within the Aboriginal Employment Unit as the cause.

AnsweredQoN 1294Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2013
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I refer to the 2012–2013 Annual Report of the Public Sector Commission and ask in relation to Service 3 – Oversight and reporting on page 104, what are the specific delays referred to in relation to implementing the Aboriginal employment strategy 2011–2015?

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Answered
20 November 2013
Responded by
Hon C.J. Barnett
Response time
36 days
Public Sector Commission
The Aboriginal traineeship component of the strategy commenced in February 2012 rather than the anticipated start date of October 2011. This was due to recruitment delays associated with staffing the Aboriginal Employment Unit and the consequent delays to the recruitment process for potential trainees.

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