This parliamentary question seeks data on the number of employees on workers' compensation across various departments and agencies under the Minister for Education and Training in Western Australia. The response provides a breakdown of active claims.

AnsweredQoN 1414Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 June 2017
Portfolio
Education and Training

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For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office as at 21 June 2017, how many employees, both permanent and non-permanent, are currently on workers compensation as a result of a workplace injury?

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Answered
8 August 2017
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
3 days
Ministerial Office
Nil
Department of Education
Information for this answer was provided by RiskCover.
Agency
Active workers’ compensation claims
Department of Education
1,366
Country High School Hostels Authority
6
Department of Education Services
1
School Curriculum and Standards Authority
0
Total
1,373
An active workers’ compensation claim means RiskCover has accepted the claim and:
Claims can remain open for many years depending on the nature of the injury and need for ongoing medical treatment.
Of the 1,366 Department of Education claims, 210 employees were receiving some level of weekly payments as a result of their injury.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
Nil
North Metropolitan TAFE
Nil
South Metropolitan TAFE
25
North Regional TAFE
Four
Central Regional TAFE
Six
South Regional TAFE
Eight
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
Nil

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