A WA parliamentary question seeks details about a review of a Code of Practice for the building and construction industry, including its terms of reference, industry consultation, timeline, public submissions, resources, and staffing.

AnsweredQoN 305Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 May 2001
Portfolio
Labour Relations

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(b) what are the terms of reference for the review; (c) has industry been consulted on these terms of reference; (d) has the Review commenced; (e) if not, when is it expected to commence; (f) how long is the review expected to take; (g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(c) has industry been consulted on these terms of reference; (d) has the Review commenced; (e) if not, when is it expected to commence; (f) how long is the review expected to take; (g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(d) has the Review commenced; (e) if not, when is it expected to commence; (f) how long is the review expected to take; (g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(e) if not, when is it expected to commence; (f) how long is the review expected to take; (g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(f) how long is the review expected to take; (g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(g) will the Government be calling for Public submissions; (h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(h) what resources have been provided to carry out the review; and (i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(i) which support staff have been allocated to the reviews?
(b) The review’s terms of reference are: (1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. (2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. (3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: a) scope and application of the Code; b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code; c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and d) appropriate sanctions. (4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. (5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. (6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. (7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(1) To assess the existing Code including compliance. (2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. (3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: a) scope and application of the Code; b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code; c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and d) appropriate sanctions. (4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. (5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. (6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. (7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently. (3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: a) scope and application of the Code; b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code; c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and d) appropriate sanctions. (4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. (5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. (6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. (7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes. This will include: a) scope and application of the Code; b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code; c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and d) appropriate sanctions. (4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. (5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. (6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. (7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
This will include: a) scope and application of the Code; b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code; c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and d) appropriate sanctions. (4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas. (5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code. (6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters. (7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia. (c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(c) Yes. (d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(d) Yes. (e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(e) Not applicable. (f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions. (g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(g) This may be considered by the Review. (h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations. (i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.
(i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.

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Answered
12 June 2001
Responded by
Minister for Labour Relations
Response time
20 days
(a) Mr John Flecker
Mr Stuart Henry
Mr Matt Keogh
Mr Kim Richardson
(b) The review’s terms of reference are:
(1) To assess the existing Code including compliance.
(2) To examine how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues regarding the industry with the aim of determining national best practice in ensuring that the industry operates fairly, productively and efficiently.
(3) To address the general issue of Codes of Practice including their legal standing and whether the relevant industrial legislation should accommodate such Codes.
This will include:
a) scope and application of the Code;
b) legislative basis (if any) for the Code;
c) the operation of the Code in the context of legislation; and
d) appropriate sanctions.
(4) The need for integration of the Code across associated areas.
(5) The appropriate means for ensuring effective observance of the Code.
(6) The appropriate process for the resolution of disputes regarding the operation of the Code and associated matters.
(7) To recommend options to Government for the effective operation of a Code for the building and construction industry in Western Australia.
(c) Yes.
(d) Yes.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Depends on consensus reached in discussions.
(g) This may be considered by the Review.
(h) The review group draws on its own resource base. Meeting facilities are provided by the Office of the Minister for Labour Relations.
(i) An officer from the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.

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