❓ Hon. Robyn McSweeney questions Western Power's use of Victorian contract workers and equipment, citing potential impacts on WA's economy and workforce. The Minister for Energy responds, acknowledging the practice due to skills shortages and cost-effectiveness.
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WESTERN POWER - VICTORIAN RESOURCES
(1) Is Western Power employing Victorian contract workers? (2) Is Western Power using Victorian equipment? (3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE
(1) Is Western Power employing Victorian contract workers? (2) Is Western Power using Victorian equipment? (3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(2) Is Western Power using Victorian equipment? (3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(2) Is Western Power using Victorian equipment? (3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(3) If yes, why? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following response. (1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(1) Yes, it is likely that Western Power employs some Victorian contract workers. Contract workers are used in many areas of Western Power’s business. They are hired through labour hire companies based in Western Australia. However, the contractors themselves may come from other parts of Australia, particularly if special skills are required. Western Power also engages contract companies to undertake various aspects of its work, particularly in the areas of construction and maintenance. Some of these companies are incorporated in states other than Western Australia. However, they generally employ local personnel to carry out the work. (2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(2) Yes, it is likely that some of the equipment used by Western Power is manufactured in Victoria. Western Power prefers to buy and use equipment made in Australia, some of which is manufactured in Western Australia. However, factors such as quality, price and manufacturing lead times also have to be taken into consideration when purchasing equipment. (3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
(3) There is currently a skills shortage in Western Australia. Western Power advertises contracts both in Western Australia and nationally. However, all contractors are required to comply with Western Power’s standards in terms of safety, qualifications and accreditation. The worldwide shortage of materials and equipment and the small manufacturing base in Western Australia means it is necessary for Western Power to buy equipment from other parts of Australia and overseas.
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