The WA government reports on unfulfilled shifts and overtime usage at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 for November 2022, revealing significant reliance on overtime to cover staff absences due to illness and COVID-19.

AnsweredQoN 1172Legislative Council
Asked
1 December 2022
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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How many shifts among
staff at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18, respectively, have gone
unfulfilled in November 2022?

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Answered
14 February 2023
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
1 days
The impact of unplanned staff absences at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 is managed with the utilisation of overtime where necessary to ensure the continued safe operation of the facilities.
During November 2022, 179 shifts at Banksia Hill Detention Centre were impacted by unplanned personal (sick) leave or COVID-19 leave. 199 overtime shifts were utilised over this period.
During November 2022, 17 shifts at Unit 18 were impacted by unplanned personal (sick) leave or COVID-19 leave. 74 overtime shifts were utilised over this period.

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