❓ Hon. Edwardes asks about unfilled positions and acting roles within the Attorney General's portfolios, including the DPP, Electoral Commission, Equal Opportunity Commission, Legal Aid WA, and various development commissions. The answer reveals a significant number of unfilled positions and long-term acting roles.
AnsweredQoN 1841Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 June 2002
Member
Portfolio
Attorney General; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs; Electoral Affairs; Peel and the South West
QuestionView source ↗
(1) How many unfilled positions are there in the portfolios of the Attorney General?
(2) Of those positions that are unfilled, how many are occupied in an acting position?
(3) What is the length of time each position has had an occupant in an acting position?
(2) Of those positions that are unfilled, how many are occupied in an acting position?
(3) What is the length of time each position has had an occupant in an acting position?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
27 June 2002
Response time
16 days
(1) 430. (2) 255. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 86 6 months to 12 months 95 More than 12 months to 2 years 34 More than 2 years 40 255 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (1) 37. (2) 4. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 2 6 months to 12 months 1 More than 2 years 1 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (1) 37. (2) 4. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 2 6 months to 12 months 1 More than 2 years 1 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 37. (2) 4. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 2 6 months to 12 months 1 More than 2 years 1 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (1) 37. (2) 4. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 2 6 months to 12 months 1 More than 2 years 1 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 37. (2) 4. (3) The length of time these positions have had an acting occupant is summarised below: Length of Acting Number of Acting Records Less than 6 months 2 6 months to 12 months 1 More than 2 years 1 4 ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
ELECTORAL COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 3 unfilled positions. (2) There is one (1) position currently occupied in an acting capacity, in addition to the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (appointed for 6 months from 26 April 2002). (3) The other occupant has been acting in the vacant position for a period of six months. Both positions are currently under-going recruitment, selection and appointment action. LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
LEGAL AID WA (1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 15 positions, of which 8 are currently subject to the recruitment and selection process to fill these positions. (2) 11. (3) Less than 6 months – 5 employees 6 months – 1 year - 6 employees. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) – (3) Nil. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES (1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) - (3) Nil. PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 2. (2) 2. (3) Since 01 July 2001 and 28 March 2002. SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
(1) 1. (2) None. (3) Not Applicable.
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