❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Mines and Petroleum regarding complaints of bullying, harassment, and intimidation at KCGM, specifically concerning the handling of these complaints by the DMP Kalgoorlie Inspectorate. The Minister's response clarifies the number of complaints received and the department's procedures.
AnsweredQoN 2450Legislative Council
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I refer to the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) Kalgoorlie Inspectorate, and ask -
(1) Is it correct that, within the last eight months, an employee from KCGM made an official complaint to the DMP inspectorate, concerning bullying, harassment and intimidation over raising safety matters in the workplace at KCGM?
(2) Is it correct that the DMP then referred that employee back to the management of KCGM to deal with the situation?
(3) Is it correct that the DMP could not find the records of that complaint referred to in (1)?
(4) If yes to (3), can the Minister state why the DMP could not find the records of that complaint?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Can the Minister state why the employee who registered the complaint was referred back to the management of KCGM by the DMP given the nature and seriousness of the complaint referred to in (1)?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) Can the Minister state whether or not the employee who registered the complaint was contacted by either KCGM or the DMP, concerning the outcome of the investigation, and whether or not that employee and/or the DMP were satisfied with the outcome of the investigation carried out by KCGM?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) Is it correct that, within the last eight months, an employee from KCGM made an official complaint to both David Watson (Employees Inspector of Mines) and Alan Holmes (District Inspector of Mines), concerning bullying and harassment and intimidation over raising safety matters in the workplace at KCGM?
(11) If no to (10), what specifically is correct?
(12) Is it correct that there was a mutual agreement between these inspectors referred to in (10), that bullying, harassment and victimisation had taken place and that they would negotiate an outcome with management from KCGM on behalf of that employee?
(13) If no to (12), what specifically is correct?
(14) Can the Minister state why those DMP inspectors referred to in (10), have not yet contacted that employee with a negotiated outcome?
(1) Is it correct that, within the last eight months, an employee from KCGM made an official complaint to the DMP inspectorate, concerning bullying, harassment and intimidation over raising safety matters in the workplace at KCGM?
(2) Is it correct that the DMP then referred that employee back to the management of KCGM to deal with the situation?
(3) Is it correct that the DMP could not find the records of that complaint referred to in (1)?
(4) If yes to (3), can the Minister state why the DMP could not find the records of that complaint?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Can the Minister state why the employee who registered the complaint was referred back to the management of KCGM by the DMP given the nature and seriousness of the complaint referred to in (1)?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) Can the Minister state whether or not the employee who registered the complaint was contacted by either KCGM or the DMP, concerning the outcome of the investigation, and whether or not that employee and/or the DMP were satisfied with the outcome of the investigation carried out by KCGM?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) Is it correct that, within the last eight months, an employee from KCGM made an official complaint to both David Watson (Employees Inspector of Mines) and Alan Holmes (District Inspector of Mines), concerning bullying and harassment and intimidation over raising safety matters in the workplace at KCGM?
(11) If no to (10), what specifically is correct?
(12) Is it correct that there was a mutual agreement between these inspectors referred to in (10), that bullying, harassment and victimisation had taken place and that they would negotiate an outcome with management from KCGM on behalf of that employee?
(13) If no to (12), what specifically is correct?
(14) Can the Minister state why those DMP inspectors referred to in (10), have not yet contacted that employee with a negotiated outcome?
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Answered
24 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
30 days
1) In the past eight months there have been three complaints made to the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) which contain allegations of bullying at KCGM. These three cases are referred to in Parliamentary Question on Notice 2454 asked by the Hon Member.
2) It is not clear which of the three complaints is being referred to in this part of the Question. However, whenever such allegations are made, the inspectors may discuss the issues raised with company representatives and refer the employee back to the company to resolve the issues raised.
3) No
4) Not applicable
5) DMP has records of the three complaints referred to in Part 1 of this Question.
6) No
7) Refer to response to question 2.
8) No
9) All three complaints have been responded to by DMP. It is not clear which of the complaints is being referred to in this part of the Question
10) Yes.
11) Not applicable
12) No
13) This matter related to an employee who made allegations of being unfairly treated with regard to a rehabilitation program. The Inspectors met with the company representatives to discuss the employee's rehabilitation programand allegations of bullying. DMP is aware the employee is being assessed on a regular basis with regards to this program.
14)The employee was advised of the results of the investigation in December 2009. A feedback meeting was held with the employee and a union representative. The employee has been advised on a number of occasions since that time that there has been no change to the outcome.
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2) It is not clear which of the three complaints is being referred to in this part of the Question. However, whenever such allegations are made, the inspectors may discuss the issues raised with company representatives and refer the employee back to the company to resolve the issues raised.
3) No
4) Not applicable
5) DMP has records of the three complaints referred to in Part 1 of this Question.
6) No
7) Refer to response to question 2.
8) No
9) All three complaints have been responded to by DMP. It is not clear which of the complaints is being referred to in this part of the Question
10) Yes.
11) Not applicable
12) No
13) This matter related to an employee who made allegations of being unfairly treated with regard to a rehabilitation program. The Inspectors met with the company representatives to discuss the employee's rehabilitation programand allegations of bullying. DMP is aware the employee is being assessed on a regular basis with regards to this program.
14)The employee was advised of the results of the investigation in December 2009. A feedback meeting was held with the employee and a union representative. The employee has been advised on a number of occasions since that time that there has been no change to the outcome.
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