Questions & Answers Paper No

3579

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. 138

TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013

(The Questions and Answers Paper published for the first sitting day in each week will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on the previous sitting and any new questions. On subsequent days, new questions are printed, as are questions to which answers were received the previous day. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered.)

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*3240 TRANSPORT—WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) When is the evaluation of subsidies and incentives to support the provision of wheel chair taxis due to be completed? (2) (a) Will this review be made public? (b) If not, why not?

Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) The Government is currently considering options to improve services for customers who rely on wheelchair accessible taxis. Customers and stakeholders are being consulted as part of this process.

*3241 TRANSPORT—ZIG ZAG RAILWAY—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) (a) Since September 2012, has the Government met with representatives of the Zig Zag Railway? (b) If so, when? (2) Since September 2012, what assistance has the Government provided the Zig Zag Railway to meet the requirements of the Independent Transport Safety Regulator report? (3) When will the Zig Zag railway be open for passengers? Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) No. (b) see (1)(a). (2) Transport for NSW and RailCorp made an ongoing offer to Zig Zag Railway to attend training courses at the RailCorp Australian Rail Training College at Petersham. I understand that a number of Zig Zag Railway staff have taken up this offer and have attended training courses. (3) The Zig Zag Railway can resume passenger operations when the Independent Transport Safety Regulator is satisfied that the safety issues that were identified have been addressed.

*3245 TRANSPORT—GRAFFITI RELATED INCIDENTS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) How many prosecutions have there been for graffiti related incidents on public transport since the Government's new graffiti legislation was introduced in August 2012? (2) How many of these prosecutions were successful? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research holds figures on police prosecutions and court outcomes in NSW. This question should be redirected to the Attorney General.

*3246 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—GRAFFITI RELATED INCIDENTS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— 3582 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(1) How many prosecutions have there been for graffiti related incidents on public transport since the Government's new graffiti legislation was introduced in August 2012? (2) How many of these prosecutions were successful? Answer— (1) and (2) Questions regarding prosecutions and crime statistics are more appropriately addressed to the Attorney General, whose department is also the lead agency for graffiti.

*3247 PREMIER—DEPARTMENT LIAISON OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO NSW MINISTERS OFFICES—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney— Of the 57 Department Liaison Officers (DLOs) assigned to NSW Ministers' Offices, how many are assigned to the Office of the Minister for Transport? Answer— I am advised: Three

*3248 TRANSPORT—NORTH WEST RAIL LINK COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE AT CASTLE HILL—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) In the 2011-12 financial year: (a) What was the budget for staff assigned to the North West Rail Link (NWRL) Community Information Centre? (b) What was the actual expenditure on staff assigned to the NWRL Community Information Centre? (2) In the 2011-12 financial year: (a) What was the budget for rent for the NWRL Community Information Centre? (b) What was the actual expenditure on rent for the NWRL Community Information Centre? (3) In the 2011-12 financial year: (a) What was the budget for utilities at NWRL Community Information Centre? (b) What was the actual expenditure for utilities at the NWRL Community Information Centre? (4) In the 2011-12 financial year: (a) What was the budget for promotional materials produced for the NWRL Community Information Centre (including animations, leaflets, printing)? (b) What was the actual expenditure on promotional materials produced for the NWRL Community Information Centre?

Answer— I am advised: The Community Information Centre is funded through the North West Rail Link and as such is included in the overall budget for that project. Unlike your Government when it was in office, we value meaningful consultation with the community.

*3249 TRANSPORT—NORTH WEST RAIL LINK COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE AT CASTLE HILL—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) In the 2012-13 financial year: (a) What was the budget for staff assigned to the North West Rail Link (NWRL) Community Information Centre? (b) What was the budget for rent for the NWRL Community Information Centre? (c) What was the budget for utilities at NWRL Community Information Centre? 3583 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(d) What was the budget for promotional materials produced for the NWRL Community Information Centre (including animations, leaflets, printing)?

*3250 TRANSPORT—INS CAREER MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) INS Career Management has been contracted at a cost of $1,259,897 for career development services from October 2011 to November 2012. (a) How many public sector workers have accessed these services? Please provide a breakdown of the numbers and level of service provided?

Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) Regrettably, under the previous Government, middle management at RailCorp became bloated. The Government is committed to providing career management services for employees who leave RailCorp.

*3251 TRANSPORT—THIRD HORIZON CONSULTING PARTNERS CONTRACT—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Third Horizon Consulting Partners has been contracted at a cost of $500,000 to develop a performance based services contract. Has the contract been finalised? (2) (a) Can you provide a copy of the contract? (b) If not, why not?

Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Information relating to the Rail Services contract is available in the Transport for NSW Annual Report.

*3253 TRANSPORT—ACTIVE TRANSPORT PLAN—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— When will the Active Transport plan be released? Answer— I am advised: After 16 years in Government, Labor failed to release an active Transport plan. The NSW Government's plan for active transport will be released this year.

*3255 TRANSPORT—EMU PLAINS STABLING FACILITY—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— What is the expenditure to date on the Emu Plains stabling facility? Answer— I am advised: 3584 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Work on the Emu Plains Stabling Facility commenced under the former Labor Government. Regrettably, the constant changes in Labor's transport plans meant a fleet stabling strategy was never properly developed and implemented. Transport for NSW recently undertook a review of all train stabling requirements across the network to ensure the best use of resources while maintaining service reliability. With two major stabling facilities being delivered at Auburn and Rossmore, it was determined that the stabling facility at Emu Plains would not be required for a number of years.

*3256 TRANSPORT—ARTAMON STATION ACCESS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) (a) Has Artamon Station been considered for upgrades under the Transport Access Program? (b) If yes, what is the status of this project? (c) If not, why not? (d) When will Artamon station be given an accessibility upgrade?

Answer— I am advised: On 23 April 2012, the NSW Government announced a new Transport Access Program which will deliver accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure where it is needed most. This includes station upgrades, better interchanges, ferry wharf upgrades and commuter car parks. The Transport Access Program includes more than $770 million over four years which are prioritised against specific criteria. Improvements at over 50 locations have already been announced. More planning and design work will now occur to see which projects will come next. Artarmon train station will be considered as part of this process.

*3257 TRANSPORT—RAILCORPS FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT CASE LEGAL COSTS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— What were RailCorp's legal costs in the case in the Federal Magistrates Court about inaudible train announcements on the New South Wales train network? Answer— I am advised: You should be aware of this information. It was provided to you by RailCorp in response to your recent GIPA request on this matter.

*3258 TRANSPORT—REGIONAL TRANSPORT PLANS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) When will Transport for NSW commence work with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and local councils to prepare the: (a) Western Regional Transport Plan? (b) Central West Regional Transport Plan? (c) Murray - Murrumbridge Regional Transport Plan? (d) Southern Regional Transport Plan? (e) New England Regional Transport Plan? (f) Northern Rivers Regional Transport Plan? (g) Hunter Regional Transport Plan? (h) Mid North Coast Regional Transport Plan? (i) Central Coast Regional Transport Plan? (j) Illawarra Regional Transport Plan? (2) What opportunities will communities have to: 3585 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(a) Make submissions? (b) make other comments on the development of the plans? (3) When will these plans be made public? Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) to (j) Work on Regional Transport Plans for each of the ten regions in NSW is already underway. Transport for NSW is working closely with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure to develop the Regional Transport Plans, and to ensure alignment with Regional Strategies. (2) (a) and (b) Transport for NSW has met with Regional Organisations of Councils across NSW to discuss the transport priorities specific to each region. Extensive consultation was undertaken in the development of the Long Term Transport Master Plan during 2012.

*3259 ROADS AND PORTS—SHELL TERMINAL MODIFICATION PROJECTS—Ms Faehrmann asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) Which authority or authorities has or have had overall responsibility for assessing the totality of the impacts on the public and on the environment, associated with importing and transferring refined petroleum products through the Harbour and its pumping from those vessels into the pipeline? (2) Can the Government confirm that the net physical properties of gasoline are more volatile and that gasoline has great explosive potential than crude oil? (3) What consideration has the Government made regarding the extent and nature of the risks associated with additional vessels carrying refined petroleum products through Sydney Harbour rather than the current mix of crude oil and finished products? (4) With the change in operation of the Gore Bay terminal to one that handles refined petroleum products alone, what changes will have to be made to the safety features of the terminal to deal with this change of hazard? (5) What increases have been made to the onsite fire fighting capacities and at the Crows Nest Fire Station? (6) What changes have been made to the pipeline and its safety features to deal with the more volatile contents? (7) Shell recently conducted an emergency response drill in Woolwich: where else has Shell conducted these emergency drills? (8) What was the nature of the exercise conducted recently along the pipeline in Woolwich and what hazards were identified by this exercise? (9) (a) Will there be more fuel stored at Clyde to compensate for the lack of refining capacity at Clyde? (b) If so, what will the new arrangements entail? (10) In regards to the Departments of Health's assessment of the risk of cancer in the Greenwich area: (a) Is the Government aware that a cancer study related to the crude oil importation in the Greenwich area was done by Dr Tim Driscoll for Shell? (b) Has this study been provided to the Department of Health as part of the environmental assessment of the changes in activity at the Gore Bay terminal? (c) (i) Does the Health Department consider that there is increased risk from an increase in the quantity of refined petroleum products compared to the previous fuels discharged at the Gore Bay terminal? (ii) If so, has the risk been quantified and what is it? (11) In regards to the Emergency Services Assessment of the Explosive and Fire risk of the changes at 3586 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Gore Bay terminal and Clyde: (a) Will the government guarantee that refined petroleum products will not be stored as close to residential areas as crude oil was in the past? (b) Has the government augmented the emergency services in the Crows Nest⁄Lane Cove area to deal with a major problem at the terminal? If not, why not, given that the hazard has increased? (c) If so, what augmentation has occurred? (d) Do emergency services have the right to access the Gore Bay site or will access be controlled by Shell as it has in the past? (12) In regards to Air Monitoring in Sydney and in Gore Bay in particular: (a) What changes were made to routine air monitoring in Sydney following the 2003 harbour oil spill? (b) What perimeter monitoring exists at the Gore Bay terminal? (c) Is such monitoring continuous? (d) Who carries out this monitoring? (e) Are the results of this monitoring readily available to the public in a timely fashion? (f) When will the Health department's assessment of the risk from the unloading and transfer of refined petroleum products be available? (g) Will the full text of this assessment be made available publicly? (13) What changes have there been to emergency services and protocols to deal with the increased volatility of the contents of the pipeline from Gore Bay to Clyde? (14) What changes have been made at Clyde to deal with the additional input of refined petroleum products and reduction in refining processes? (15) In regards to requirements for Shell's Development Application (DA): (a) The Gore Bay terminal and the Clyde site are connected by a 19 kilometre pipeline and so now are part of the same operation; as there is no longer any refining occurring at the Clyde site, will the Government require Shell to submit the one Development Application to cover the total operation? (b) If not, why not? (c) If there are separate DAs for the Gore Bay and Clyde sites, will the Government require them to be dealt with simultaneously? (d) If Shell proceeds with two separate DAs that do not include the pipeline, how will an evaluation be conducted by the government due to this change to a permanent refined petroleum products pumping line, in particular in relation to public health and safety of the communities through which it passes?

Answer— I am advised: (1) Sydney Ports Corporation is responsible for regulating the carriage of dangerous goods on ships and the transfer between ship and shore facilities in Sydney Harbour and Port Botany. WorkCover is responsible for regulating the onshore storage tank facilities. (2) No. The majority of crude oils handled at the Gore Bay terminal are categorised as light crude which has a lower flash point (and so greater explosive potential) than unleaded petroleum (gasoline). (3) Gore Bay has previously operated as a refined fuel import terminal for periods of up to 12 months during maintainance shutdowns of the Clyde refinery. The change from importing light crude to refined products will involve smaller vessels using the terminal at a slightly increased frequency. The risks associated with the new, refined products are regarded as less than those associated with the previous light crude imports. (4) to (15) This is not a matter for Roads and Ports.

*3262 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST MORISSET HOSPITAL—Ms Voltz asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 3587 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

As the recruitment to the position of forensic psychiatrist Morisset Hospital has been ongoing, with the latest advertising for the position closing in mid October 2012, can the Minister please advise when a replacement forensic psychiatrist will be found? Answer— I am advised: The Justice and Forensic Mental Health Network's Clinical Council is responsible for the clinical governance of mental health services provided to forensic and high risk civil patients, to ensure a consistency of approach to training, policy and care of forensic patients regardless of their location in the state. In addition, at Morisset Hospital, a full time Staff Specialist has been permanently appointed to the position and accepted the position in January 2013. The doctor is currently undertaking further specialist education in the area of Forensic Psychiatry and is supported by the Justice and Forensic Mental Health Network. An experienced Forensic Staff Specialist has also agreed to take up a temporary position for three months from April 2013 to provide additional leadership and support to the service.

*3263 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—GAME COUNCIL MR EDWARD HOOGENBOOM—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) What role did Mr Edward Hoogenboom undertake as a volunteer ranger with the Game CouNcil? (2) Why as of 21 February 2013 has every reference to Mr Hoogenboom recently been deleted from the Game Coucils Website? Answer— (1) The Game Council advises that: Mr Hoogenboom assisted in stakeholder liaison at public relation events such as hunting and outdoor shows. (2) The Game Council advises that several images of Mr Hoogenboom were removed to prevent the media using the images.

*3264 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—DESTINATION NSW MARKETING EXPENSES—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Regarding page 68 of the 2011-12 annual report for Destination NSW which shows that "other operating expenses" are in the order of $100 million for the year, what is the breakdown of marketing expenses for the following: (a) Domestic marketing? (i) Marketing Sydney? (ii) Marketing Regional New South Wales? Please provide a breakdown for each region. (b) International Marketing? (c) Sector marketing including: (i) Aboriginal tourism? (ii) Accessible tourism? (iii) Backpacker tourism? (iv) Business tourism? (v) Caravan and camping tourism? (vi) Cruise tourism? (vii) Cultural tourism? (viii) Food and wine tourism? (ix) Nature and national parks tourism? (x) Surf tourism? (xi) The youth market? (d) Events marketing? 3588 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Answer— (1) Other operating expenses are explained on page 79 of Destination NSW's annual report under Note 2 (c). Destination NSW's management reporting does not allocate marketing expenses to the requested categories.

*3266 HEALTH—MAITLAND HOSPITAL PARKING—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Regarding the opening of a further 44 car spaces at Maitland Hospital in January 2013: (a) How many spaces are now available in total? (b) How many of these spaces are for the disabled? (c) What enhancements are planned to accommodate increased need for car parking in the future at Maitland Hospital?

Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) to (c) There are a total of 442 car parking spaces at Maitland Hospital for patients, visitors and staff. This includes 195 car parking spaces available for visitors, with 10 of these designated disabled spaces. There are no immediate plans to further enhance the car park beyond the 44 spaces added in January 2013.

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*3267 SPORT AND RECREATION—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Sport and Recreation who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Government. Minister Annesley does not currently utilise the services of a permanently allocated driver.

*3268 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS, CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITIES—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government. 3589 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3269 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, MENTAL HEALTH—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, and Minister for Western New South Wales— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles and Minister for Western New South Wales who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3270 FAIR TRADING—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Fair Trading who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3271 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister for Women who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3272 LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NORTH COAST—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for North Coast who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government. 3590 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3273 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice- President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Attorney General and Minister for Justice who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Attorney General's and Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3274 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3275 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, SMALL BUSINESS—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Small Business who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3276 FINANCE AND SERVICES, ILLAWARRA—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government. 3591 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3277 TREASURER, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3278 ARTS, TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Tourism Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3279 CENTRAL COAST, RESOURCES AND ENERGY, SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State and Minister for Central Coast who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— (1) and (2) NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government

*3280 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— I am advised as follows: NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government. 3592 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3281 TRANSPORT—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Transport who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— I am advised: NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3282 ASSISTING THE PREMIER ON INFRASTRUCTURE NSW, PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Minister for Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— (1) and 2. I am advised that NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3283 ROADS AND PORTS—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Roads and Ports who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— I am advised: NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3284 HUNTER, POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for the Hunter who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3285 EDUCATION—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— 3593 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Education who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— (1) and (2) NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3286 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice- President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— I am advised: NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3287 PREMIER, WESTERN SYDNEY—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice- President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— I am advised: NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3288 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, TRADE AND INVESTMENT—GOVERNOR MACQUARIE TOWER RELOCATIONS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services— (1) Given the expiration of the lease on Governor Macquarie Tower next year, what is the actual number of staff working for the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services who will have to be relocated? (2) Where will the Deputy Premiers and Minister's driver be located when they are not performing driving duties? Answer— (1) and (2) NSW Government Ministerial Offices will relocate to premises which deliver a better financial outcome to taxpayers. On coming to Government in March 2011, Ministerial staff numbers were reduced compared with those of the previous Labor Government.

*3289 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— 3594 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Menai Electorate? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3290 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Cronulla Electorate? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3291 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Hawkesbury Electorate? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3292 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Baulkham Hills Electorate? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3293 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Castle Hill Electorate? 3595 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3294 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Government Schools in the Riverstone Electorate? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3295 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Mayfield East Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3296 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Newcastle High School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3297 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Newcastle School? Answer— 3596 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3298 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Lambton High School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3299 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Waratah Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3300 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Collaghan College? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3301 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at The Hunter Orthopaedic School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a 3597 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3302 EDUCATION—TEACHER EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Islington Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3303 EDUCATION—TEACHER EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Stockton Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3304 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Merewether High School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3305 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Hamilton North Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. 3598 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3306 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at The Junction Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3307 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Merewether Heights Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3308 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Merewether Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3309 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Hunter School of Performing Arts? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013. 3599 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3310 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Adamstown Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3311 EDUCATION—TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— As at February 2013, how many full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent, temporary and casual teachers were employed at Hamilton South Public School? Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, public school principals across NSW are empowered to appoint a larger proportion of teachers based on merit and schools are able to fill permanent positions on a temporary basis to meet the needs of students. NSW public school principals are making more local decisions about staffing. For the latest annual Workforce Profile as at June 2012, there were 61,664 FTE public school teachers employed across NSW. The 2012-2013 annual Workforce Profile will be released later in 2013.

*3319 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—MENAI ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Menai Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Menai Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. Since then a security fence has been installed at Woronora Public School. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3320 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—NEWCASTLE ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) 3600 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(a) Which schools in the Newcastle Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Newcastle Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3321 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—HAWKESBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Hawkebury Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Hawkesbury Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3322 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—CASTLE HILL ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Castle Hill Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Castle Hill Electorate not have security fencing? 3601 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (d) and (b) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3323 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—BAULKHAM HILLS ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Baulkham Hills Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Baulkham Hills Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3324 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—RIVERSTONE ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Riverstone Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Riverstone Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— 3602 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities' internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3325 EDUCATION—SECURITY FENCING IN SCHOOLS—CRONULLA ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Which schools in the Cronulla Electorate have security fencing? (b) In what year was the security fencing installed? (2) (a) Do any schools in the Cronulla Electorate not have security fencing? (b) If so, which ones? (c) What are the reasons? (d) When will security fencing be provided at each school?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 and when it was installed is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities internet site. (2) (a) and (b) Information on which schools had security fencing installed prior to 30 June 2012 is publicly available on the Department of Education and Communities internet site. (c) and (d) Risk assessments conducted by the Department of Education and Communities indicate that not every school needs a fence and that alternative strategies are sufficient to address a range of security issues that may arise.

*3327 EDUCATION—SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER THE MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROCESS-CASTLE HILL—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) What projects relating to schools in the Castle Hill Electorate were nominated for funding under the Major Capital Works process in 2011-12 and 2012-13? (2) What projects were successful in each of those years? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department's Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan is subject to Cabinet Consideration, and as a result, the content of this document is Cabinet in Confidence.

*3328 TREASURER—WARATAH BONDS PROGRAMME—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) How many Waratah Bonds have been purchased since the New South Wales Waratah Bond programme commenced in September 2011? (2) How many individual bonds have been purchased per month since the programme commenced? (3) How many individuals or other entities have purchased bonds? 3603 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(4) How much revenue has been raised from the sale of these bonds to 30 June 2012? (5) How much revenue does the New South Wales Treasury Corporation (TCorp) estimate will be raised from the sale of these bonds in 2012-13? Answer— (1) to (5) TCorp discloses the value of Waratah Bonds on issue each year in its annual report. TCorp does not disclose the number of Waratah Bonds on issue or the number of investors in Waratah Bonds which is consistent with reporting for all its other borrowing programmes.

*3329 EDUCATION—MONITORING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) What is the normal process for monitoring school attendance at a public school? (b) What school staff members are normally responsible for which aspects of this process?

Answer— (1) In secondary schools, attendance is recorded each period or lesson. In primary schools, attendance is recorded daily in the home classroom. Public schools have attendance monitoring procedures in place which include prompt follow up of unexplained absences with parents by a range of approaches including telephone, SMS text message, email or letter. (2) All school staff have a role in monitoring school attendance. The school size and context determines to whom the principal delegates responsibility for maintaining attendance records and the follow up of absences with parents.

*3330 EDUCATION—SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER THE MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROCESS- BAULKHAM HILLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) What projects relating to schools in the Baulkham Hills Electorate were nominated for funding under the Major Capital Works process in 2011-12 and 2012-13? (2) What projects were successful in each of those years? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department's Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan is subject to Cabinet Consideration, and as a result, the content of this document is Cabinet in Confidence.

*3331 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Newcastle Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3332 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Hawkesbury Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3333 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— 3604 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Castle Hill Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3334 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Baulkham Hills Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3335 EDUCATION—SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER THE MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROCESS- RIVERSTONE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) What projects relating to schools in the Riverstone Electorate were nominated for funding under the Major Capital Works process in 2011-12 and 2012-13? (2) What projects were successful in each of those years? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department's Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan is subject to Cabinet Consideration, and as a result, the content of this document is Cabinet in Confidence.

*3336 EDUCATION—SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER THE MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROCESS- CRONULLA—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) What projects relating to schools in the Cronulla Electorate were nominated for funding under the Major Capital Works process in 2011-12 and 2012-13? (2) What projects were successful in each of those years? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department's Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan is subject to Cabinet Consideration, and as a result, the content of this document is Cabinet in Confidence.

*3337 EDUCATION—SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER THE MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROCESS- MENAI—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) What projects relating to schools in the Menai Electorate were nominated for funding under the Major Capital Works process in 2011-12 and 2012-13? (2) What projects were successful in each of those years? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department's Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan is subject to Cabinet Consideration, and as a result, the content of this document is Cabinet in Confidence.

*3338 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Riverstone Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads. 3605 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

*3339 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Cronulla Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3340 EDUCATION—DRAGON TEETH LINE MARKINGS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Have "dragon teeth" line markings on the road pavement been installed at the gateway of all school zones in the Menai Electorate? Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads.

*3341 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN MENAI ELECTORATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Which schools in the Menai Electorate are not fitted with smoke detectors? Answer— With relation to smoke detectors, schools comply with the Building Code of Australia.

*3342 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN CRONULLA ELECTORATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Which schools in the Cronulla Electorate are not fitted with smoke detectors? Answer— With relation to smoke detectors, schools comply with the Building Code of Australia.

*3343 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN RIVERSTONE ELECTORATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Which schools in the Riverstone Electorate are not fitted with smoke detectors? Answer— With relation to smoke detectors, schools comply with the Building Code of Australia.

*3344 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN BAULKHAM HILLS ELECTORATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— Which schools in the Baulkham Hills Electorate are not fitted with smoke detectors? Answer— With relation to smoke detectors, schools comply with the Building Code of Australia.

*3345 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN ADAMSTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Is Adamstown Public School fitted with smoke detectors? (b) If so, how many?

Answer— 3606 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 138— Tuesday 30 April 2013

(1) and (2) With relation to smoke detectors, schools comply with the Building Code of Australia.

*3346 EDUCATION—SMOKE DETECTORS IN MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) (a) Is Merewether Public School fitted with smoke detectors? (b) If so, how many?