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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 2424 asked in the Legislative Council on 3 September 2019 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to the stationing of a Department Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (nee Parks and Wildlife) (DBCA/DPAW) officer in the town of Augusta, and I ask:
(a) is that officer being removed from Augusta;
(b) if yes to (a), why;
(c) if yes to (a), how will DBCA/DPAW services be delivered to Augusta in the future; and
(d) can the Minister ensure there will not be a reduction in services to Augusta and the surrounding areas?

Answered on 15 October 2019

(a)-(d)  The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) does not have an office or work centre at Augusta. An officer resides in Augusta and has had a change in working arrangements, by mutual agreement, whereby the officer will commence work from DBCA's Margaret River work centre, consistent with the officer's formal job description form and the working arrangements of other Blackwood District national park rangers. DBCA's current service delivery in the Augusta area will be maintained by a range of District staff, including national and marine park rangers, from the Margaret River work centre.