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❓ Hon. Edwardes questions the Minister for Labour Relations regarding a promised review of long working hours, seeking details on its implementation. The Minister's response indicates the government is considering options but provides no specifics.

AnsweredQoN 81Legislative Assembly

Asked

3 May 2001

Member

Hon C L Edwardes

Portfolio

Labour Relations

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(1) I refer the Minister to the IFAP Safety WA Newsletter of Feb – March 2001 where it was reported that the Minister will carry out “a full review of long working hours” and ask who is carrying out this review?
(2) Has it commenced?
(3) If not, when is it expected to commence?
(4) How long is it expected to take?
(5) What are the terms of reference?
(6) How will industry be involved?

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Answered

29 May 2001

Responded by

Minister for Labour Relations

Response time

26 days

(1)-(6) The effects on health and safety of an employee working long shifts over extended periods is a serious issue across many industries in Western Australia including the mining industry. A review of this issue is part of Labour party policy. The Government is currently examining a range of options as to how this might be implemented including the terms of reference, timing etc. which will be decided upon at the appropriate time.

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