Coronial Report

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17 October 2019).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been provided the following advice:

1. Mr Martyn Campbell, Executive Director, SafeWork SA, wrote to seek views on how the Coroner's recommendations may impact operating practices, impact or improve safety on worksites or any additional considerations.

A number of responses were received, all of which were considered by the government.

Concerns about the mandatory use of spotters were raised in submissions received from the Elevated Work Platform Association, Access Training Centre, AI Group, Badge Constructions, Built Environs, Construction Industry Training Centre, the Local Government Association, the Master Builders Association, Electrical and Communications Association, SA Power Networks, Sarah Constructions and the South Australian Wine Industry Association.

2. None of the persons or organisations that made a submission made any statement as to any actual or potential conflict of interest.