The WA Parliamentary Question on Notice inquires about the removal of the 50(d) exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 from positions within the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board, and WA Police, specifically concerning Aboriginal staff. WA Police confirms 48 positions are covered by the exception and none have been removed as of August 28, 2007.

AnsweredQoN 5403Legislative Council
Asked
29 August 2007
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(2) Which of these positions has had the 50(d) exception removed as at 28 August 2007?
(3) Will further positions have the 50(d) exception removed in the next 12 months?
(4) If yes to (3), which positions are being considered for removal of the 50(d) exception?
(5) Were all Aboriginal staff whose positions were covered by the 50(d) exception counselled prior to removal of the exception up until 28 August 2007?
(6) If no to (5), which staff in which positions were not counselled?
(7) Why were the staff referred to in (6), not counselled?
(8) Will all staff whose positions will be affected by (4), be consulted prior to a decision to remove the 50(d) exception?

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Answered
18 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
20 days
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
(1) - (8) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board
(1) - (8) Not applicable
WA Police
(1) Currently WA Police has 47 Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer positions and one Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer position for which an exception 50(d) under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, applies
(2) Nil.
(3) Unknown.
(4) - (7) Not applicable
(8) Yes.
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