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❓ Ms. Mettam inquires about staffing levels at the Department of Fisheries Busselton District Office. The response indicates stable staffing with a shift from fixed-term to permanent positions and no planned reductions.

AnsweredQoN 3046Legislative Assembly

Asked

8 May 2018

Member

Ms L. Mettam

Portfolio

Fisheries

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I refer to the Department of Fisheries Busselton District Office, and I ask: (a) how many staff are currently employed at the office and what is the make-up in terms of casual, part-time and full-time employees; (b) how does this compare to staffing levels at the same time last year; (c) are there any plans to further reduce the number of staff at this office in the future; and (d) if so, by how many and why and when will these cuts be initiated?

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Answered

12 June 2018

Responded by

Minister for Fisheries

Response time

9 days

(a) As at 3 May 2018, the Department of Fisheries Busselton District Office had nine (9) permanent employees. Of the nine, there were six (6) full-time employees and three (3) part-time employees. (b) The staffing levels as at 30 April 2017 at the Department of Fisheries Busselton District Office were nine (9) employees. Eight (8) permanent and one (1) fixed term employee. Of the nine, there were five (5) full-time employees and four (4) part-time employees. (c) There are no plans to reduce the number of staff at this office. (d) Not applicable.

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