The question seeks information on the government's plans to increase resources for Worksafe's inspectorate role. The answer defers commitment pending the outcome of a statutory review of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

AnsweredQoN 76Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 May 2001
Portfolio
Labour Relations

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(1) Is the Government going to increase and strengthen the inspectorate role at Worksafe?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Are additional physical, human and financial resources going to be provided?
(4) If not, why not?
(5) If so, what will the increase be for each of the resources allocated?
(6) If not, how does the Minister propose to increase and strengthen the inspectorate role?

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Answered
29 May 2001
Responded by
Minister for Labour Relations
Response time
26 days
(1)-(6) The Government is committed to continuing with the statutory review of the Occupational Safety and Health Act announced by the previous Government. Part of the terms of reference of the review refer to the effectiveness of the operations of the Department. It is intended to await the outcome of the review prior to providing commitment to the provision of further physical, human and financial resources.

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