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(4) In relation to part (3), what was (a) the total number and type of workers compensation claims that were made, (b) total number and type of workers compensation claims that were accepted and (c) the total value of compensation for claims related to bullying and harassment broken down by type.
(5) In relation to questions on notice Nos 2200-2237, what is the total number of mental stress incidents reported in each area for which the Minister is responsible for 2018-19 to date.
(6) In relation to part (5), what was (a) the total number and type of workers compensation claims that were made, (b) total number and type of workers compensation claims that were accepted and (c) the total value of compensation for claims related to mental stress broken down by type.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The attached document provides information about reports of occupational violence, bullying and harassment and mental injury incidents from the ACT Public Sector during the 2018-19 year to date.
It should be noted that a single hazardous event may result in multiple reports, where the event described is witnessed by, or otherwise affects, multiple employees.
Workers’ compensation data, and in particular mental injury claim data, is subject to lag. This may arise from time elapsed between when an incident occurs and an associated claim for workers’ compensation is made and time required to investigate and determine claims.
Claim data for 2018-19 is incomplete and not yet mature enough for reporting purposes. This information is expected to be available in July 2019.
Occupational violence incident report numbers have increased significantly in recent years. This trend is primarily attributable to the development and implementation of occupational violence management plans designed to increase awareness and reporting, particularly within the Education Directorate.
These measures are helping the government to identify where support is needed to protect health and safety.
The number of work related injuries attributed to occupational violence has not increased proportionately to incident reports. This suggests that there has been a positive change in the reporting culture.
(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office).
Government—visa applications
(Question No 2486)
Mr Coe asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:
What is the total number of applications that have been (a) received and (b) rejected for (i) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visas, (ii) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
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