❓ Hon Peter Collier questions the Minister for Education and Training regarding salary disparities among TAFE lecturers, specifically between colleges and genders. The Minister denies gender inequity and explains salary variations based on skills, experience, and regional demand as per the Lecturers Certified Agreement.
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(2) If yes to (1), will the Minister confirm the accuracy of this alleged disparity?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) If such disparity exists, will the Minister explain the reasons for this distinction in salary levels?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Is the Minister aware of alleged lack of equity between the salaries of male and female lecturers within TAFE Colleges in Western Australia?
(7) If yes to (6), will the Minister confirm the accuracy of this alleged disparity?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) If such disparity exists, will the Minister explain the reasons for this distinction in salary levels?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) If such disparity exists, will the Minister explain the reasons for this distinction in salary levels?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) Is the Minister aware of alleged lack of equity between the salaries of male and female lecturers within TAFE Colleges in Western Australia?
(7) If yes to (6), will the Minister confirm the accuracy of this alleged disparity?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) If such disparity exists, will the Minister explain the reasons for this distinction in salary levels?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
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Answered
29 November 2007
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
44 days
1-5. The 2005 Lecturers Certified Agreement (clause 31.1.2) gives the discretion to the employer to negotiate the commencement salary of new employees beyond the minimum rate, having regard to the skills, knowledge and experience as well as the specific demands for those skills in each region. For example, it may be that it is very difficult to attract a Plant Mechanic lecturer to the Pilbara, but relatively easier in the Great Southern.
Given the different mix of courses offered by each college and the varying demands for specific skills in each region, the salaries of lecturers will vary accordingly.
6-8. There is no inequity between the salaries of male and female lecturers in TAFE Colleges in Western Australia. All lecturers are paid in accordance with the 2005 Lecturers Certified Agreement which does not discriminate on the basis of gender.
9. See answer for Question 6-8
10. Not applicable,
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Given the different mix of courses offered by each college and the varying demands for specific skills in each region, the salaries of lecturers will vary accordingly.
6-8. There is no inequity between the salaries of male and female lecturers in TAFE Colleges in Western Australia. All lecturers are paid in accordance with the 2005 Lecturers Certified Agreement which does not discriminate on the basis of gender.
9. See answer for Question 6-8
10. Not applicable,
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