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I would also refer back to the report of the commissioner, who said that the changes and the improvements put in place by CIT are the right changes and the right processes, and the right direction for an organisation to be in. I have confidence that they have certainly learnt lessons that needed to be learnt, that positive changes are put in place and that they are on the right track.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Doszpot.
MR DOSZPOT: Minister, as you have just stated, a lot of people have been hurt and—
MADAM SPEAKER: No preamble, Mr Doszpot.
MR DOSZPOT: Minister, what if any actions have been taken against the perpetrators of those problems?
MS BURCH: It is my advice—and there are only small matters outstanding—that no cases have been substantiated. There have been internal improvements from a system approach about how the organisation as an entity goes about its business of good people safety and occupation health and safety and people management through to perhaps counselling or discussions with individuals concerned. But let us be clear: there is no evidence and there have been no findings of systematic bullying and no cases have been substantiated.
The apology from CIT management to those individuals was sincere. Some may not feel that, but as the minister responsible for CIT I can absolutely give assurance that that apology was sincere.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Gentleman.
MR GENTLEMAN: Minister, how does CIT work with industry and government on OH&S programs within the CIT?
Mr Hanson: On a point of order on relevance, this line of questioning and the answers from the minister go directly to the issue of bullying and the report and response to that, not to the other elements.
MADAM SPEAKER: I think I am right that bullying of staff is an OH&S issue. I do recall that Ms Burch mentioned OH&S in answer to one of her questions. Mr Gentleman, would you like to repeat the question, because I have lost track of it?
MR GENTLEMAN: Certainly, Madam Speaker. Minister, how does CIT work with both industry and government on OH&S programs within the CIT?
MS BURCH: I thank Mr Gentleman for his interest here and—
Members interjecting—
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