❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the budget, allocation, expenditure, recipients, and administration of the timber industry worker assistance package from 2001-2004. The Minister provides figures, recipient details and responsible parties.
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I refer to the WA timber industry worker assistance package and ask - (1) What is the budget figure for this program in each of the years 2001-02, 2002-03 and 2003-04? (2) What is the allocation in each of those years for - (a) pre-post redundancy training; (b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments? (3) How much has been spent so far on each of the types of assistance for workers? (4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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(1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(1) What is the budget figure for this program in each of the years 2001-02, 2002-03 and 2003-04? (2) What is the allocation in each of those years for - (a) pre-post redundancy training; (b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments? (3) How much has been spent so far on each of the types of assistance for workers? (4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(2) What is the allocation in each of those years for - (a) pre-post redundancy training; (b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments? (3) How much has been spent so far on each of the types of assistance for workers? (4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(e) special redundancy payments?
(4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
(6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(1) What is the budget figure for this program in each of the years 2001-02, 2002-03 and 2003-04? (2) What is the allocation in each of those years for - (a) pre-post redundancy training; (b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments? (3) How much has been spent so far on each of the types of assistance for workers? (4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(2) What is the allocation in each of those years for - (a) pre-post redundancy training; (b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments? (3) How much has been spent so far on each of the types of assistance for workers? (4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(b) vocational training; (c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(c) employment assistance, travel and relocation; (d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(d) mortgage and rental assistance; and (e) special redundancy payments?
(e) special redundancy payments?
(4) Who are the recipients of funds expended? (5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(5) Have any grants been made to external parties to assist in the program; and, if yes, to whom? (6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(6) What is the extent of funds made available to other parties and what is its purpose? (7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(7) Who has the responsibility for the administration of funds under the worker assistance package? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(1) In 2001-02, actual expenditure was $6 945 137; in 2002-03, $16 million; and in 2003-04, $4.5 million. (2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(2) Budget allocations are not made for each program component. (a)-(e) Not applicable (3) As at 31 October 2002 - pre-post redundancy training, $396 001; vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839. (4) Pre and post redundancy training: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Vocational training: training providers chosen by eligible retrenched timber industry workers to deliver training. Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. (5) Yes: Jobs South West; Leschenault Business Enterprise Centre; Victoria Park Jobmate; Unions WA; and Albany Worklink (6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
vocational training, $140 340; employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
employment assistance - wage subsidy payments, $72 332; travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
travel and relocation, $160 028; mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
mortgage and rental assistance, $155 494; and special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
special redundancy payments, $9 073 839.
Employment assistance or wage subsidy payments: new employers of eligible retrenched timber industry workers or self-employed eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Travel and relocation: eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Mortgage and rental assistance: financial institutions providing mortgages or real estate agents and landlords of eligible retrenched timber industry workers. Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
Special redundancy payments: eligible retrenched timber industry workers.
(6) An amount of $697 079 to assist displaced workers with re-employment and provide additional employment support for displaced timber workers and those at risk of retrenchment. (7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
(7) The Department of Training under the coordination of the cabinet subcommittee for the implementation of the old-growth forest policy.
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