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(2) The Taskforce is currently undertaking a multi-stage consultation, as has been done with some previous sites.

(3) Community feedback is a critical part of the public housing renewal program. The program is continuing to evolve to take account of feedback received. The Taskforce will undertake a full review of lessons learned at the completion of the process. The Taskforce has identified different venue requirements for any future consultation sessions.

(4) The consultation approach for future sites will be developed based on the specific characteristics of each site. A site-by-site approach is important given the different features of various locations across Canberra.

Justice and Community Safety Directorate—employee assistance program
(Question No 197)

Mr Coe asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:

(1) Can the Minister provide for each quarter of the financial years (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14, (c) 2014-15, (d) 2015-16 and (e) 2016-17 to date, the (i) total headcount of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate and (ii) number of staff who accessed the employee assistance scheme.

(2) For each of the financial years in part (1), provide the total cost of the employee assistance scheme.

(3) For each of the financial years (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14, (c) 2014-15, (d) 2015-16 and (e) 2016-17 to date, what was the average number of personal leave days taken (based on full-time equivalent work days) and the personal leave absence percentage rate for staff of the Justice and Community Safety Directorate.

Mr Ramsay: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(Q1 &2)

Table 1, Headcount, EAP Usage and Costs

Financial Year

Quarter

Average Headcount

EAP Usage by Qtr

EAP Total Costs by Year

2012-13

Q1 - Jul-Sep

1843

19

$24,363

Q2 - Oct-Dec

1848

16

Q3 - Jan-Mar

1867

16

Q4 - Apr-Jun

1893

18

2013-14

Q1 - Jul-Sep

1916

21

$41,401

Q2 - Oct-Dec

1919

26

Q3 - Jan-Mar

1935

19

Q4 - Apr-Jun

1937

18

2014-15

Q1 - Jul-Sep

1941

18

$44,059

Q2 - Oct-Dec

1923

17

Q3 - Jan-Mar

1948

22

Q4 - Apr-Jun

1647

23


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