❓ Mr. Love questions the cost and details of a PwC review into DMIRS' handling of sexual harassment/assault in mining, and seeks details on the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program's funding and initiatives. The Minister provides detailed answers.
AnsweredQoN 677Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 February 2023
Member
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations
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(1) I refer to the Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) independent review into the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety's (DMIRS) protocols for responding to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the mining industry and I ask: (a) What was the final cost of this review; and (b) Of the 225 DMIRS documents provided to Elizabeth Shaw as the lead reviewer, please detail: (i) How many of the documents were created after the creation of DMIRS as a mega-department; (ii) How many of the documents have since been revised since the report was released in December 2022; (iii) Does DMIRS now have sufficient reporting software? If yes please detail; and (iv) On what date did the Minister first seek advice from the independent WorkSafe Commissioner on the findings and recommendations? (2) Please detail all initiatives and associated funding currently associated with the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program.: (a) How many FTE are responsible for delivering MARS; and (b) When is MARS funding due to expire?
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Answered
14 March 2023
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relations
Response time
6 days
1 (a) $555,286.12 including GST.
1 (b) (i) 130
1 (b) (ii) 38
1 (b) (iii) Yes. DMIRS’ WorkSafe Mines Safety is using the existing Safety Regulation System. However, DMIRS has established a Program Board to oversee the development and introduction of a comprehensive data management system, known as the Compliance and Regulation System (CARS) Transformation Program.
1 (b) (iv) 15 December 2022.
2 The funding for the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program is:
· 2021/2022 - $1,917,000; and
· 2022/2023 - $6,500,000.
The following initiatives are funded through the MARS Program:
Mining Industry Respect Infoline (Circle Green)
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
MATES in Mining
Resourceful Mind
Thrive at Work in Mining Masterclass Series
Psychosocial Risk Management
Respect in Mining
Thriving in Mining Training and Tools
Specialist Investigations Training
24/7 Campaign
Leadership Summit
Landmark Study
Regulatory Capability Review
2 (a) There are 5 Full-time Equivalents (FTEs) funded through the MARS Program, three of whom are with DMIRS, and another two with the Mental Health Commission.
2 (b) The MARS Program is currently funded through to 30 June 2025.
1 (b) (i) 130
1 (b) (ii) 38
1 (b) (iii) Yes. DMIRS’ WorkSafe Mines Safety is using the existing Safety Regulation System. However, DMIRS has established a Program Board to oversee the development and introduction of a comprehensive data management system, known as the Compliance and Regulation System (CARS) Transformation Program.
1 (b) (iv) 15 December 2022.
2 The funding for the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program is:
· 2021/2022 - $1,917,000; and
· 2022/2023 - $6,500,000.
The following initiatives are funded through the MARS Program:
Mining Industry Respect Infoline (Circle Green)
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
MATES in Mining
Resourceful Mind
Thrive at Work in Mining Masterclass Series
Psychosocial Risk Management
Respect in Mining
Thriving in Mining Training and Tools
Specialist Investigations Training
24/7 Campaign
Leadership Summit
Landmark Study
Regulatory Capability Review
2 (a) There are 5 Full-time Equivalents (FTEs) funded through the MARS Program, three of whom are with DMIRS, and another two with the Mental Health Commission.
2 (b) The MARS Program is currently funded through to 30 June 2025.
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