❓ A parliamentary question asks about actions taken against senior management in the Education portfolio who discriminate against employees. The Minister's response outlines the process for handling discrimination complaints.
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What action is taken against senior management discriminating against employees? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister
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6 September 2000
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Due to the very broad nature of the question, it is difficult to provide a concise answer. However, complainants of alleged discrimination are expected to raise the matter with the other person involved in the first instance. If this is not possible, or the matter is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, it is the line manager's responsibility to discuss and attempt to resolve the matter. Complaints against a member of the Department's senior management can be referred to an officer senior to them, such as the Director-General, or to an external body such as the State School Teachers' Union or the Equal Opportunity Commission to assist in the resolution of the complaint. Should the Member for Midland be able to provide more specific information, I may be able to provide a more directly relevant response.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: Due to the very broad nature of the question, it is difficult to provide a concise answer. However, complainants of alleged discrimination are expected to raise the matter with the other person involved in the first instance. If this is not possible, or the matter is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, it is the line manager's responsibility to discuss and attempt to resolve the matter. Complaints against a member of the Department's senior management can be referred to an officer senior to them, such as the Director-General, or to an external body such as the State School Teachers' Union or the Equal Opportunity Commission to assist in the resolution of the complaint. Should the Member for Midland be able to provide more specific information, I may be able to provide a more directly relevant response.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: Due to the very broad nature of the question, it is difficult to provide a concise answer. However, complainants of alleged discrimination are expected to raise the matter with the other person involved in the first instance. If this is not possible, or the matter is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, it is the line manager's responsibility to discuss and attempt to resolve the matter. Complaints against a member of the Department's senior management can be referred to an officer senior to them, such as the Director-General, or to an external body such as the State School Teachers' Union or the Equal Opportunity Commission to assist in the resolution of the complaint. Should the Member for Midland be able to provide more specific information, I may be able to provide a more directly relevant response.
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