Question on Notice regarding the removal of the 50(d) exception (likely related to affirmative action for Aboriginal staff) from public sector positions in WA. The Premier's office and other departments report minimal changes and no planned future removals.

AnsweredQoN 5394Legislative Council
Asked
29 August 2007
Portfolio
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(2) Which of these positions has had the 50(d) exception removed as at 28 August 2007?
(3) Will further positions have the 50(d) exception removed in the next 12 months?
(4) If yes to (3), which positions are being considered for removal of the 50(d) exception?
(5) Were all Aboriginal staff whose positions were covered by the 50(d) exception counselled prior to removal of the exception up until 28 August 2007?
(6) If no to (5), which staff in which positions were not counselled?
(7) Why were the staff referred to in (6), not counselled?
(8) Will all staff whose positions will be affected by (4), be consulted prior to a decision to remove the 50(d) exception?

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Answered
27 September 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
29 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(1) One position. Principal Policy Adviser - Office of the Special Adviser on Indigenous Affairs.
(2) Nil
(3) No
(4-8) Not applicable
Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner; Department of Industry and Resources advises:
(1) Nil
(2) Not applicable
(3) No
(4-8) Not applicable
Governor's Establishment advises:
(1-8) Not applicable to Governor's Establishment
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