❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the essential functions, potential closure, and staffing of the Chemistry Centre (WA). The government is reviewing the centre's future.
AnsweredQoN 1001Legislative Council
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(1) What are the essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) located at 125 Hay Street, East Perth? (2) Does the Government plan to close the Chemistry Centre in whole or in part in the foreseeable future? (3) How will the existing functions of the Chemistry Centre be provided if the centre is closed? (4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(2) Does the Government plan to close the Chemistry Centre in whole or in part in the foreseeable future? (3) How will the existing functions of the Chemistry Centre be provided if the centre is closed? (4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(3) How will the existing functions of the Chemistry Centre be provided if the centre is closed? (4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(4) Ninety-two.
(2) Does the Government plan to close the Chemistry Centre in whole or in part in the foreseeable future? (3) How will the existing functions of the Chemistry Centre be provided if the centre is closed? (4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(3) How will the existing functions of the Chemistry Centre be provided if the centre is closed? (4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(4) How many staff currently work in the Chemistry Centre? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I note the question was asked on 16 May. The answers are accurate as of that date. I suspect the answers have not changed. Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon Simon O’Brien: I do not get the opportunity often to ask questions. Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS: The member should be given more opportunities! The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
The PRESIDENT: Opportunities are being eaten up as we continue with this banter! Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
Hon KEN TRAVERS: I am advised of the following answer - (1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(1) The essential functions performed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) include forensic scientific support to the Police Service and the State Coroner, emergency and crisis response support for chemical spills and related incidents, and scientific and research support in areas of health, conservation and the environment, industrial development, food and agriculture. (2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(2) The Government has instituted a review of the functions undertaken by the Chemistry Centre. Final decisions on the future of the Chemistry Centre will be made when the review is complete. (4) Ninety-two.
(4) Ninety-two.
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