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(3) Refer to answer (2).
(4) I am advised that WorkSafe ACT has only located two Ombudsman’s investigations regarding asbestos since 1 January 2010. In one case the Ombudsman was satisfied that the actions taken were within its administrative decision-making power and were administered appropriately. The Ombudsman indicated that the feedback improvements being pursued were fitting. In the second case the Ombudsman indicated that “it would appear that there is a gap in the information about what a person should do when they are not satisfied with the immediate conduct or services provided by an asbestos removalist in a residential setting” and that they would like to have a meeting in the future to discuss asbestos removal in a residential setting. WorkSafe ACT will meet with the Ombudsman and will ensure that there is no gap in the publicly available information regarding satisfaction with services of an asbestos removalist.
(5) Refer to answer (4).
(6) Refer to answer (4).
(7) Refer to answer (4).
Asbestos—management
(Question No 2176)
Ms Bresnan asked the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, upon notice, on 22 March 2012:
(1) In relation to the laws and policies governing the removal and handling of asbestos in residential premises, what actions does the ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) undertake to audit the work of licensed asbestos removers.
(2) How many audits has ACTPLA undertaken of the work of licensed asbestos removers since the licensing requirements commenced operation.
(3) How many complaints have been received by ACTPLA or WorkSafe about the work of licensed asbestos removers since the licensing requirements commenced operation.
(4) How many times has ACTPA suspended a licence or imposed conditions since the licensing requirements commenced operation.
(5) How many recommendations has the Ombudsman made to ACTPLA regarding matters relating to asbestos.
(6) What were each of the recommendations referred to in part (5) and how has ACTPLA responded to each of them.
(7) When is building approval required for removing asbestos from residential premises.
Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The statutory position of the Construction Occupations Registrar (the Registrar) under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 is the regulator of construction
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