A WA parliamentary question on notice requests information on workplace bullying compensation claims across various departments and agencies under the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection for the years 2003-04 and 2004-05. Most agencies reported no claims, while the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection/Worksafe had two claims, neither of which resulted in a settlement, but incurred costs of $17,691.23.

AnsweredQoN 2388Legislative Council
Asked
28 June 2005
Portfolio
Consumer and Employment Protection

QuestionView source ↗

For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office, will the Minister please advise of the following for the years 2003-04 and 2004-05 to date -
(1) How many claims for compensation have been lodged as a result of bullying in the workplace?
(2) How many of these claims have been successful?
(3) What has been the total amount of money awarded to successful claimants?

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Answered
23 August 2005
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries representing the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
56 days
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Department of Consumer and Employment Protection /Worksafe (1) 2 (2) 0 (3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. Department of Consumer and Employment Protection /Worksafe (1) 2 (2) 0 (3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection /Worksafe (1) 2 (2) 0 (3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) 2 (2) 0 (3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2) 0 (3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(3) Nil because both claimants did not pursue a settlement. However, the total cost of both claims in respect of medical, legal and workers compensation is $17,691.23. Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Builders Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Painters Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
WorkCover (1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil. (2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not applicable. Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
Hairdressers Registration Board (1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(3) Not Applicable.
(2)-(3) Not Applicable.

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