Question regarding a WorkSafe WA investigation into an incident involving asbestos exposure at Minivale. The Attorney General deflects the question, stating it falls under the Minister for Commerce's portfolio.

AnsweredQoN 5589Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 June 2016
Portfolio
Attorney General

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I refer to the incident at Minivale where the Water Corporation directed and allowed employees and contractors to use power tools on asbestos containing material and I ask: (a) has WorkSafe WA completed its investigation into this matter; and (b) if yes,: (i) when was the investigation completed; (ii) has WorkSafe WA prepared a report on this incident, and if so, what is the name of this report; and (iii) are prosecutions recommended following these reports, and if so, who has been recommended to be prosecuted?

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Answered
16 August 2016
Responded by
Minister representing the Attorney General
Response time
47 days
(a) – (b) The matter of investigations conducted by Worksafe WA falls under the portfolio responsibility of the Minister for Commerce and this is not relevant to the portfolio of the Attorney General.

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