❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice requests the number of sick days taken by staff in departments and agencies within the Minister's portfolio over three financial years. The answer provides a breakdown by agency, with some caveats regarding reporting periods and departmental restructures.
AnsweredQoN 4994Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 April 2019
Member
Portfolio
Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the total number (in days) of sick leave taken by
staff in all departments, agencies, government trading
enterprises or boards within the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities, and I ask: (a) How many sick days were taken over the periods: (i) 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2017; (ii) 1
March 2017 to 28 February 2018; and (iii) 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019?
staff in all departments, agencies, government trading
enterprises or boards within the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities, and I ask: (a) How many sick days were taken over the periods: (i) 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2017; (ii) 1
March 2017 to 28 February 2018; and (iii) 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
Response time
9 days
Aqwest (i) 212 days (ii) 282 days (iii) 253 days
Busselton Water (i) 186 days (ii) 237 days (iii) 291 days
Due to reporting limits, Busselton Water is unable to provide totals as of 1 March for each year. Figures were calculated on the end date of the pay period closest to 1 March of each relevant year.
ChemCentre (i) 884 days (ii) 943 days (iii) 922 days
Department of Fisheries (i) 1 854 days (ii) 710 days (1 March 2017 – 30 June 2017) (iii) Not applicable
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5005
Department of Water (i) 3 879 days (ii) 1 411 days (1 March 2017 – 30 June 2017) (iii) Not applicable
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (i) Not applicable (ii) 5 218 days (1 July 2017 – 28 February 2018) (iii) 6 138 days
Forest Products Commission (i) 1 195 days (ii) 1 657 days (iii) 1 713 days
Former Office of the Chief Government Information Officer (i) 154 days (ii) 336 days (iii) 129 days (1 March 2018 to 30 June 2018)
Office of Digital Government Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5010
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5010
Water Corporation (i) 24 644 days (ii) 25 440 days (iii) 27 432 days
Busselton Water (i) 186 days (ii) 237 days (iii) 291 days
Due to reporting limits, Busselton Water is unable to provide totals as of 1 March for each year. Figures were calculated on the end date of the pay period closest to 1 March of each relevant year.
ChemCentre (i) 884 days (ii) 943 days (iii) 922 days
Department of Fisheries (i) 1 854 days (ii) 710 days (1 March 2017 – 30 June 2017) (iii) Not applicable
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5005
Department of Water (i) 3 879 days (ii) 1 411 days (1 March 2017 – 30 June 2017) (iii) Not applicable
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (i) Not applicable (ii) 5 218 days (1 July 2017 – 28 February 2018) (iii) 6 138 days
Forest Products Commission (i) 1 195 days (ii) 1 657 days (iii) 1 713 days
Former Office of the Chief Government Information Officer (i) 154 days (ii) 336 days (iii) 129 days (1 March 2018 to 30 June 2018)
Office of Digital Government Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5010
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5010
Water Corporation (i) 24 644 days (ii) 25 440 days (iii) 27 432 days
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