❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice requesting information on workplace bullying within the Minister for Environment's portfolio, including recording practices and reported cases across various departments and agencies.
AnsweredQoN 2438Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office, will the Minister please advise of the following -
(1) Is there a requirement that complaints relating to workplace bullying are officially recorded?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) For each Department or Agency, how many cases of bullying in the workplace have been reported in the years -
(a) 2003-2004; and
(b) 2004-05 to date?
(1) Is there a requirement that complaints relating to workplace bullying are officially recorded?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) For each Department or Agency, how many cases of bullying in the workplace have been reported in the years -
(a) 2003-2004; and
(b) 2004-05 to date?
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Answered
19 October 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
113 days
(b) 2004-05 to date?
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Nil.
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. Under the department's Good Working Relations Policy all cases of bullying reported to Managers or Grievance Contact Officers are recorded on a Contact Data Form, which is forwarded to the Policy and Diversity Consultant. The Contact Data Forms do not allow for identification of complainants or respondents and are collected for statistical purposes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) Nil. (b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Two. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a-b) Nil. Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Environment: Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Department of Environment includes, Water and Rivers Commission Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes, if formally lodged. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) Three. (b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Four. Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Ministerial Office: Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Please refer to question on notice 2415. Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(2) Not applicable. (3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(3) (a) One. (b) Nil.
(b) Nil.
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