❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding the transfer of quarantine arrangements from the State to the Federal Government, focusing on staffing, financial implications, and guarantees for WA's regional differences and area freedom.
AnsweredQoN 919Legislative Council
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(1) Will the minister please provide details of the transfer of quarantine arrangements from the State Government to the federal Government undertaken earlier this year? (2) What formal or statutory charges underpinned the transfer? (3) How many officers were affected by the new arrangements? (4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE
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It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(2) What formal or statutory charges underpinned the transfer? (3) How many officers were affected by the new arrangements? (4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(3) How many officers were affected by the new arrangements? (4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable.
(2) What formal or statutory charges underpinned the transfer? (3) How many officers were affected by the new arrangements? (4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(3) How many officers were affected by the new arrangements? (4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(4) What financial agreements accompanied the structural change? (5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(5) Did it include a financial benefit to the State; and, if yes, to what amount and in what form? (6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(6) Did the transfer include any formal guarantees that commit the federal Government to recognising regional differences and Western Australia’s area freedom? (7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(7) If yes to (6) please table details and indicate if the guarantees are binding. (8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(8) If no to (6), why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
It is correct that the Commonwealth has resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. I have a lengthy answer to the eight-part question. I seek leave to have the answer incorporated in Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
The following material was incorporated - I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(1) The Commonwealth resumed responsibility for the delivery of international quarantine and export inspection services from 1 January 2004. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government and the Department of Agriculture Western Australia (DAWA) signed an agreement regarding quarantine and export control services and related matters. (2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(2) No statutory changes were necessary as the quarantine inspection functions were carried out under the Commonwealth Quarantine Act, fully funded by the Australian Government, and were administered by DAWA under a memorandum of understanding. (3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(3) A transfer of the AQIS function to the Commonwealth effective November 2003 resulted in a reduction of 192 FTE’s or 230 employees. (4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(4) The salary, leave liability (annual/long service leave) and conditions of the officers were transferred to AQIS. Superannuation of the officers remain preserved by the Government Employees Superannuation Board. (5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(5) No. (6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(6) DAWA has signed a formal Agreement with DAFF to ensure recognition by DAFF of regional differences and WA’s area freedom and it is reflected in a detailed Action Plan. (7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(7) The agreed Action Plan in relation to the management of quarantine risks arising from regional differences and WA’s pest area freedoms will be reviewed every 6 months by DAWA, Biosecurity Australia and AQIS until all tasks identified in the Action Plan are completed. (8) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable.
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