Page 986 - Week 04 - Wednesday, 31 March 1993
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When we come to the issue of industrial negotiations, both sides are entitled to have a view about particular industrial matters. The Government's position has been made clear in its agreement with the unions and its acceptance of the mirror agreement. The arrangements that will eventually be put in place in relation to workplace agreements, and agreements of the nature of that which has been discussed in the Canberra Times this morning, will be arrangements that are consistent with the commitment the Government has given and they will be arrangements that are in the best interests of the Territory in the circumstances.
MR DE DOMENICO: I ask a supplementary question, Madam Speaker. Will the Minister make sure that the Government complies with subsection 38(1) of the Electricity and Water Act 1988?
MR BERRY: I can say to you that the Government will comply with the relevant laws when it comes to dealing with industrial relations matters.
Mr De Domenico: What about the Electricity and Water Act specifically?
MR BERRY: When it comes to dealing with the Electricity and Water Act, I do not think our attitude would be any different.
Departmental Accident Statistics
MS SZUTY: My question without notice is also to the Minister for Industrial Relations, Mr Berry. In the March newsletter of the ACT Government Service Occupational Health and Safety Unit, a graph was provided on page 7 showing accident statistics reported by departments. Can the Minister inform the Assembly why the Department of Education does not rate a mention? If it is the case that it is included in the "all other" category, why are not the departments represented in that category identified for their obviously good records on occupational health and safety matters?
MR BERRY: I do not have the document in front of me. I will take that question on notice and report back in due course.
Industrial Relations Commission Hearing
MRS CARNELL: My question is also to the Minister for Industrial Relations. Is it correct that an assistant director of the industrial relations division of the Chief Minister's Department, within your portfolio, was flown to Sydney at taxpayers' expense yesterday to attend a 15-minute hearing of the Industrial Relations Commission? What hearing did this officer attend? What was the total cost of his visit? What contribution did he make to that hearing?
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