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❓ Hon Tjorn Sibma asks about the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) within agencies under the Minister's control, seeking details on positions separated, performance against targets, and future separation plans. The Minister provides a general overview of the VTSS and refers to tabled papers and another QoN for specific details.

AnsweredQoN 1510Legislative Council

Asked

14 August 2018

Member

Hon Tjorn Sibma

Portfolio

Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement

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Regarding the implementation of the Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) separations for each agency under the Minister's control, I ask for the following information: (a) a table outlining the number of positions, position title, substantive level, and value of the separation entitlements paid as at 30 June 2018; (b) an indication of departmental/agency performance as at 30 June 2018, against the original VTSS targeted established; and (c) how many and which particular positions are targeted for separation over the forward estimates?

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Answered

12 September 2018

Responded by

Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement

Response time

10 days

The Voluntary Targeted Separation Scheme (VTSS) is a Budget repair tool whilst also assisting workforce renewal by enabling agencies to retain 20% of the savings. The VTSS is open to all general government employees, though priority is being given to agencies impacted by the MoG changes (which took effect from 1 July 2017). The VTSS, once fully implemented, is expected to save in excess of $150 million annually across Government.
(a) See tabled paper no.
(b) – (c) Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1523.

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