SAFEWORK SA

In reply to the Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (25 June 2012).

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): I have been advised:

1. SafeWork SA undertakes significant compliance and enforcement campaigns, all of which have a preventative and educative dimension.

It is not helpful to carve off a proportion of SafeWork SA's budget as being dedicated to one component of activities when the entire effort of the organisation is about supporting principles of safe and fair work.

If the honourable member is referring specifically to the proposed work health and safety legislation, the honourable member should be aware that the legal duties of the proposed legislation are no different to those that are in place now.

Accordingly, there is no significant change to their obligations. Notwithstanding this, SafeWork SA has provided information and guidance on nationally harmonised work health and safety legislation.

SafeWork SA's education program, which is ongoing and integral to service delivery, incorporates this information.