❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding inquiries, task forces, working parties and reviews chaired by Members of Parliament within the Consumer and Employment Protection and Training portfolios. It seeks details on terms of reference, budgets, costs, chairpersons, parliamentary involvement, reporting dates, and public release of reports.
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(b) what are the terms of reference of each inquiry; (c) does each inquiry have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each inquiry; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(c) does each inquiry have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each inquiry; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each inquiry; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION (a) One (b) TERMS OF REFERENCE REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
(c) does each inquiry have its own budget; (d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each inquiry; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(d) if the answer to (c) is yes, how much is the budget for each inquiry; (e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(e) if the answer to (c) is no, how are the costs of each inquiry being met, and what is the cost of each inquiry; (f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(f) who is the chair of each inquiry; (g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(g) are any other Members of Parliament involved with the inquiry; (h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(h) if the answer to (g) is yes, which particular members are involved; (i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(i) on what date is each inquiry required to report; (j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(j) will the reports of each inquiry be made public; (k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(k) if the answer to (j) is yes, how will each inquiry report be released to the public; (l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
(l) if the answer to (j) is no, what are the reasons for not releasing the reports of each inquiry?
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION (a) One (b) TERMS OF REFERENCE REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. 2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. 3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
This will include: - scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- scope and application of the Code; - legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- legislative basis (if any) for the Code; - the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
- the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions. 4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. 5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. 6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. 7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) No (d) Not applicable (e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget (f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001 (g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel) (h) No (i) Not applicable (j) Yes (k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002 (l) Not applicable WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
WORKCOVER WA (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not Applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) Nil (b)–(l) Not applicable CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) Nil (b)-(l) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING Review of the Training Sector (a) Review of the Training Sector (b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which: · provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners; · allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements; · is responsive to student requirements; · maintains quality standards; · leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges; · is responsive to the needs of regional communities. 2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements. 3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including: · quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and · the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds. (c) Yes (d) $100,439 actual expenditure (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001. (j) Yes (k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie. (l) Not applicable Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review (b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act): (a) the effectiveness of the Board; (b) the attainment of the objects of this Act; (c) the need for this Act to continue in operation; (d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant (c) Yes (d) Not yet determined (e) Not applicable (f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel (g) No (h) Not applicable (i) 30 June 2002 (j) Yes (k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public. (l) Not applicable
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 May 2002
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Training
Response time
85 days
Since the 10 February 2002 the following enquiries, task forces, working parties and reviews that have been chaired by Members of Parliament are:
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
(a) One
(b) TERMS OF REFERENCE
REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
1) To assess the existing Code including compliance.
2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently.
3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes.
This will include:
- scope and application of the Code;
- legislative basis (if any) for the Code;
- the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions.
4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas.
5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code.
6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters.
7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia.
(c) No
(d) Not applicable
(e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget
(f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001
(g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel)
(h) No
(i) Not applicable
(j) Yes
(k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002
(l) Not applicable
WORKCOVER WA
(a) Nil
(b)-(l) Not Applicable
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
(a) Nil
(b)–(l) Not applicable
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD
(a) Nil
(b)-(l) Not applicable
DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING
Review of the Training Sector
(a) Review of the Training Sector
(b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which:
· provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners;
· allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements;
· is responsive to student requirements;
· maintains quality standards;
· leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges;
· is responsive to the needs of regional communities.
2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements.
3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including:
· quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and
· the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds.
(c) Yes
(d) $100,439 actual expenditure
(e) Not applicable
(f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton
(g) No
(h) Not applicable
(i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001.
(j) Yes
(k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie.
(l) Not applicable
Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review
(a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review
(b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act):
(a) the effectiveness of the Board;
(b) the attainment of the objects of this Act;
(c) the need for this Act to continue in operation;
(d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant
(c) Yes
(d) Not yet determined
(e) Not applicable
(f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel
(g) No
(h) Not applicable
(i) 30 June 2002
(j) Yes
(k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public.
(l) Not applicable
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
(a) One
(b) TERMS OF REFERENCE
REVIEW OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE WA
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
1) To assess the existing Code including compliance.
2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently.
3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes.
This will include:
- scope and application of the Code;
- legislative basis (if any) for the Code;
- the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and appropriate sanctions.
4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas.
5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code.
6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters.
7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code of the building and construction industry in Western Australia.
(c) No
(d) Not applicable
(e) Costs met within existing Department’s budget
(f) Taskforce reported to Cabinet on 12 November 2001
(g) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA (Peel)
(h) No
(i) Not applicable
(j) Yes
(k) Publication of the revised “Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia” occurred on Friday, 25 January 2002
(l) Not applicable
WORKCOVER WA
(a) Nil
(b)-(l) Not Applicable
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
(a) Nil
(b)–(l) Not applicable
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD
(a) Nil
(b)-(l) Not applicable
DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING
Review of the Training Sector
(a) Review of the Training Sector
(b) 1. An optimum structure for the TAFE college network which:
· provides for individual colleges to maintain links with the community and industry partners;
· allows for colleges to be responsive to changes in training requirements;
· is responsive to student requirements;
· maintains quality standards;
· leads to cost effective operations and financially sound colleges;
· is responsive to the needs of regional communities.
2. The role and responsibilities of the Department of Training in providing services to the colleges consistent with the above requirements.
3. Consideration of significant system wide issues which impact on the public training delivery structure, including:
· quality assurance of training provision within the public and private training provider network; and
· the impact of the competitive allocation of public funds.
(c) Yes
(d) $100,439 actual expenditure
(e) Not applicable
(f) Mr Tony McRae MLA, Member for Riverton
(g) No
(h) Not applicable
(i) The findings of the Review Group were tabled in Parliament on 31 November 2001.
(j) Yes
(k) The Minister for Training released the findings of the Training Sector Review for public comment, with the Review Report being made available on the Minister’s webpage and copies provided to all those who made submissions. At the same time, the Chair of the Review Group conducted public information sessions in Perth, Fremantle and regional areas including Port Hedland, Karratha and Kalgoorlie.
(l) Not applicable
Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review
(a) Building and Construction Industry Training Board Review
(b) As per section 32 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy Collection Act 1990 (the Act):
(a) the effectiveness of the Board;
(b) the attainment of the objects of this Act;
(c) the need for this Act to continue in operation;
(d) any other matters that appear to the Minister to be relevant
(c) Yes
(d) Not yet determined
(e) Not applicable
(f) Mr Norm Marlborough MLA, Member for Peel
(g) No
(h) Not applicable
(i) 30 June 2002
(j) Yes
(k) The report will be tabled in Parliament, with electronic copies being made available to the public.
(l) Not applicable
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