❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses mould outbreaks at South Hedland and Pundulmurra TAFE campuses, seeking assurance for whistleblower protection and a positive response to related concerns raised in the North West Telegraph.
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MOULD OUTBREAKS — SOUTH HEDLAND AND PUNDULMURRA TAFE CAMPUSES
I refer to the mould outbreak in buildings at the South Hedland and Pundulmurra TAFE campuses. (1) Will the minister give a direction to ensure that Pilbara TAFE management does not in any way attempt to identify TAFE staff whistleblowers who have made public the handling of this issue? (2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to the mould outbreak in buildings at the South Hedland and Pundulmurra TAFE campuses. (1) Will the minister give a direction to ensure that Pilbara TAFE management does not in any way attempt to identify TAFE staff whistleblowers who have made public the handling of this issue? (2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(1) Will the minister give a direction to ensure that Pilbara TAFE management does not in any way attempt to identify TAFE staff whistleblowers who have made public the handling of this issue? (2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(1) Will the minister give a direction to ensure that Pilbara TAFE management does not in any way attempt to identify TAFE staff whistleblowers who have made public the handling of this issue? (2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(2) What steps will the minister take to ensure the government is acting to respond positively to the concerns and issues raised in the North West Telegraph on 14 September in relation to this matter? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(1) The management of Pilbara TAFE will follow the principles outlined in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 in dealing with staff that have made public the handling of this issue. (2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
(2) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is facilitating discussions with Pilbara TAFE to identify responsibilities and will source resources to effectively address the mould situation at both campuses. The department and Pilbara TAFE are also working with Building Management and Works to address the mould issues as quickly as possible.
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