❓ A parliamentary question regarding the safety of school cleaners following a sexual assault incident, specifically inquiring about a report prepared by a reference group and its tabling. The Minister confirms the report and ongoing work but doesn't commit to tabling it.
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SCHOOL CLEANERS — REPORT ON SAFETY
Following the sexual assault of a school cleaner at a northern suburbs primary school, the minister put out a press release on 22 December last year saying that she would form a reference group to look into the physical safety of school cleaners whilst they do their work. (1) Is it the case that the reference group was set up and had prepared a report by February of this year? (2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE
Following the sexual assault of a school cleaner at a northern suburbs primary school, the minister put out a press release on 22 December last year saying that she would form a reference group to look into the physical safety of school cleaners whilst they do their work. (1) Is it the case that the reference group was set up and had prepared a report by February of this year? (2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE
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(1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(1) Is it the case that the reference group was set up and had prepared a report by February of this year? (2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(1) Is it the case that the reference group was set up and had prepared a report by February of this year? (2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(2) How long has the minister or the minister’s office had a report on this matter and what is the minister doing to improve the safety of school cleaners nearly 12 months after this most concerning incident? (3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(3) Will the minister table that report by the close of business today; and, if not, why not? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: (1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
(1)-(3) It is indeed the case that that reference group was set up after the assault on the cleaner at that northern suburbs school. The reference group worked through December, January and February and reported. The group continues to work to improve the conditions under which cleaners work, with particular reference to cleaners working alone, such as providing them with mobile phones and with other safety devices so that they can make contact if they are — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Members! Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : When possible, cleaners work in pairs, so there is comfort in having two people working together. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : It was a very thorough investigation, involving the union, police and staff members of the Department of Education and Training, who worked together to ensure that the workplace for cleaners working in our schools, especially late in the day — Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Mrs M.H. Roberts : The report’s sitting in your office, isn’t it? The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : Member for Midland! Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : — is as safe as we can possibly make it. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
The SPEAKER : I formally call the member for Girrawheen for the second time.
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