❓ Hon Tim Clifford asks about the number and details of contractors employed by the WA Government. The answer provides data on labour hire engagements under a specific arrangement and cites privacy concerns for not disclosing names and departments.
AnsweredQoN 366Legislative Council
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(1) How many contractors does the Western Australian Government currently employ across all departments? (2) With regard to (1), can their names and the departments they are contracted to be tabled please?
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Answered
16 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Finance
Response time
9 days
1. Active labour hire engagements within the scope of the Temporary Personnel Common Use Arrangement as of 18 August 2025 is 971.
The Department of Treasury and Finance does not collect or maintain information on fixed-term contractors across government.
2. The Privacy Act 1988 prevents the disclosure of confidential information, which includes the personal information requested.
The Department of Treasury and Finance does not collect or maintain information on fixed-term contractors across government.
2. The Privacy Act 1988 prevents the disclosure of confidential information, which includes the personal information requested.
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