❓ Hon Alison Xamon inquires about the government's wage theft inquiry, specifically regarding public submissions and potential legislation. The Minister confirms public submissions are accepted and legislation will be considered after the inquiry's completion.
AnsweredQoN 59Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
WAGE THEFT INQUIRY
59. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Industrial Relations:
I refer to the government's
inquiry into wage theft that is commencing in February 2019.
(1) Does the
inquiry include provisions for seeking public submissions?
(2) If yes to
(1), through what methods?
(3) If no to (1),
will the government consider seeking public submissions?
(4) Is the
minister considering introducing legislation as a way of combating wage theft?
(5) If yes to
(4), when is it anticipated any legislation would be introduced?
59. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Industrial Relations:
I refer to the government's
inquiry into wage theft that is commencing in February 2019.
(1) Does the
inquiry include provisions for seeking public submissions?
(2) If yes to
(1), through what methods?
(3) If no to (1),
will the government consider seeking public submissions?
(4) Is the
minister considering introducing legislation as a way of combating wage theft?
(5) If yes to
(4), when is it anticipated any legislation would be introduced?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question.
The Minister for Industrial Relations has provided the following answer.
(1) Yes. The
inquiry into wage theft in Western Australia includes provisions for seeking
public submissions.
(2) Public
submissions will be able to be provided to the inquiry via email to
[email protected] or by post. In addition, an online survey form
on the inquiry website will allow workers to provide details of their
experiences of wage theft.
(3) Not
applicable.
(4) Once the
inquiry has been completed, the government will consider the findings and any recommendations
made by the inquiry.
(5) Not
applicable.
The Minister for Industrial Relations has provided the following answer.
(1) Yes. The
inquiry into wage theft in Western Australia includes provisions for seeking
public submissions.
(2) Public
submissions will be able to be provided to the inquiry via email to
[email protected] or by post. In addition, an online survey form
on the inquiry website will allow workers to provide details of their
experiences of wage theft.
(3) Not
applicable.
(4) Once the
inquiry has been completed, the government will consider the findings and any recommendations
made by the inquiry.
(5) Not
applicable.
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