Legislative Assembly, Department of the (2012-2013)

DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

ANNUAL REPORT

2012–2013

CLERK’S STATEMENT

In an election year the work of the Department of the Legislative Assembly changes considerably. Committee work tends to decline towards the end of the parliamentary term while other aspects of work expand, such as preparation for the arrival of new Members and the departure of retiring Members. The first set-date election under the new electoral arrangements was held on 9 March 2013. Knowing the date well in advance assisted the Department with planning for the transition between parliamentary terms, particularly for matters such as induction arrangements for new Members as well as significant administrative aspects such as staff development and training. The Department continued to assist Members, the House and its Committees by providing high quality and timely advice as well as detailed research and writing. There are few times when this is as important as at the commencement of a new Parliament with many new Members. Education for the public about the processes of Parliament is important and the Department delivered this service on behalf of both Houses. While most of the service delivered by the Parliamentary Education Office is to school students, the Assembly also provides more focused education to people who interact with the House and its Committees, providing them with information about ways in which they can be involved with the Parliament’s processes. Again I note with appreciation the excellent work done by the Legislative Assembly staff. Their professional approach and dedication to the tasks involved is acknowledged by Members and other staff alike.

PETER J. McHUGH CLERK OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

24 September 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT ...... 1 1.1 OUR MISSION ...... 1 1.2 OUR PURPOSE ...... 1 1.3 OUR VALUES ...... 2 1.4 OUR PEOPLE ...... 2 1.5 OUR MEMBERS ...... 2 1.6 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 2 1.7 DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE ...... 3 The Speaker ...... 3 The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ...... 4 Management ...... 4 Chamber Support ...... 4 Committee Support ...... 4 Parliamentary Education Office ...... 4 CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ...... 7 2.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 7 2.2 THE YEAR AT A GLANCE ...... 7 2.3 CHAMBER-RELATED SERVICES ...... 8 Chamber Documents ...... 8 Databases ...... 8 External Users of Facilities ...... 8 2.4 THE ABORIGINAL ART COLLECTION...... 9 2.5 THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE SYSTEM ...... 9 Public Accounts Committee ...... 9 Community Development and Justice Standing Committee ...... 10 Economics and Industry Standing Committee ...... 10 Education and Health Standing Committee ...... 10 Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission...... 11 Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People ...... 11 Procedure and Privileges Committee ...... 11 Parliamentary Services Committee ...... 11 2.6 PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ...... 12 2.7 PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION OFFICE ...... 12 Joint Civics Education Outreach Program ...... 13 Remote Education Programs ...... 13 2.8 PARLIAMENTARY EXTERNAL RELATIONS ...... 14 2.9 ORGANISATIONS ADMINISTRATIVELY ASSISTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 14 Australasian Study of Parliament Group ...... 14 Australia and New Zealand Association of Clerks-at-the-Table ...... 14 2.10 PARLIAMENTARY VISITS ...... 15 2.11 ADVERTISING ...... 15 2.12 RECORD-KEEPING PLAN ...... 15 2.13 CAPITAL WORKS AND MAINTENANCE ...... 16 2.14 PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR ...... 16 CHAPTER 3 DEPARTMENTAL STAFFING ...... 17 3.1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 17 3.2 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ...... 17 3.3 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ...... 17 3.4 PROFILE OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY STAFF ...... 18 CHAPTER 4 ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE ...... 21

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4.1 BACKGROUND...... 21 4.2 MEMBERS’ SURVEY 2012–2013 ...... 21 Analysis of Results ...... 21 APPENDIX ONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...... 23 APPENDIX TWO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...... 65 APPENDIX THREE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 71

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT

1.1 Our Mission The Department of the Legislative Assembly’s mission is to provide effective, efficient and professional support to the Legislative Assembly, its Committees and individual Members and to inform the wider community about Parliament.

1.2 Our Purpose The Legislative Assembly of Western Australia is one of the two Houses of the State Parliament. It consists of 59 Members who exercise five principal responsibilities in the Parliament: . determining which group or groups of Members will form the Government; . considering and providing appropriations for Government to function; . providing a legislative framework for the State; . scrutinising the actions of Executive Government; and . providing representation and a forum for discussion of issues of public concern. Supporting the Members, the House and its Committees in the exercise of these functions is the Department of the Legislative Assembly (the Department). Procedural and administrative services provided by the Department include: . advisory services on the procedure and practice of the House and its Committees and on Parliaments more broadly, coupled with advice on the law and custom of Parliament. In practical terms this involves discussion with Members and their staff on the methods of achieving their objectives; drafting of Bills and amendments, though much of this is now undertaken by Parliamentary Counsel; providing background research; and, in relation to Committees, providing research and the drafting of reports and papers; . administrative support for each sitting of the House and each meeting of its Committees by providing appropriate venues and associated services, record-keeping and ancillary functions; and . educational services for the Parliament of Western Australia. In line with this, our objectives are to: . maintain, and where possible improve, levels of service to the House, its Committees and Members; . further develop our knowledge and skills and apply these to ensure a high standard of timely and accurate advice, research and administrative support; and . provide effective education programs about the Parliament and its place in our system of government and promote public access to parliamentary processes.

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1.3 Our Values In providing advice and services we will show: Mutual Respect Treating all persons with respect and courtesy. Integrity Demonstrating high ethical standards. Professionalism Exhibiting a high degree of professionalism in all work activities. Independence and Impartiality Being independent, impartial and non-partisan at all times. Service Delivering high quality services to the Members, the public and others.

1.4 Our People We aim to provide a co-operative, encouraging and rewarding workplace in which staff further develop their knowledge and skills and are valued for their contribution and diversity. Our future depends on the skills, capabilities and commitment of our staff.

1.5 Our Members As at 30 June 2013, the membership of the Legislative Assembly for the 39th Parliament comprised: . 31 Government Members (the Liberal Party); . 7 National Party Members who are in Government in alliance with the Liberal Party; and . 21 Opposition Members (the Australian Labor Party). (Refer to Appendix Three for information regarding the Members of the Legislative Assembly.)

1.6 Legislative Framework The principal legislation governing the establishment and operations of the Parliament of Western Australia, including the Legislative Assembly, is the Constitution. Western Australia has a somewhat unusual Constitution in that it is contained in two separate statutes, the Constitution Act 1889 and the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. Section 2 of the Constitution Act 1889 specifies that the legislative power of the State shall consist of the Queen, the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly, and it shall be lawful for the Queen (represented by the Governor), by and with the advice and consent of the Council and Assembly, to make laws for the peace, order and good government of Western Australia. Section 34 of the Constitution Act 1889 provides that Standing Rules and Orders are made by resolution of the Assembly to regulate the conduct of proceedings of the House. However, considered in isolation, these two Acts do not provide an adequate framework for understanding the way in which the Parliament, and this Department, operates.

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For example, the current electoral system of Western Australia is not outlined in the Constitution Acts; rather, it has its own suite of enabling legislation, which includes the Electoral Act 1907, the Electoral Amendment and Repeal Act 2005 and the Constitution and Electoral Act 2005. Section 36 of the Constitution Act 1889 provides that it shall be lawful for the Parliament by an Act to ‘…define the privileges, immunities and powers to be held, enjoyed and exercised by the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly’. In consequence, the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891 provides for parliamentary privilege in Western Australia. The Supreme Court Act 1935 and the Financial Management Act 2006 also form part of the constitutional framework which governs the Legislative Assembly. In addition, the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 and the Australia Act 1986 (United Kingdom), the Australia Act 1986 (Commonwealth) and the Australia Acts (Request) 1985 (collectively known as the ‘Australia Acts’) have an effect on the way in which Parliament operates. There are also other sources which are considered to be an important part of the Western Australian Constitution, including: . Imperial Acts (United Kingdom), such as the Bill of Rights 1689. Article 9 of this Act is a basis for the privileges of the House, as imported by the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891, providing that parliamentary proceedings cannot be impeached or questioned in any court or place outside the Parliament; . Letters Patent (a source of constitutional authority for the Governor, as representative of the Crown and Head of State); . the common law: that is, the prerogative powers of the Governor and case law concerning the effect and interpretation of constitutional documents and sources; and . constitutional conventions (unwritten practices concerning the powers, processes and procedures of government) mostly based on the Westminster model.

1.7 Departmental Structure The Legislative Assembly is one of three departments in the Parliament. The Department of the Legislative Council performs similar functions for the Legislative Council as this Department does for the Legislative Assembly. The Parliamentary Services Department (PSD) is responsible for providing support to both Houses, including building and grounds management, security, reporting services (Hansard), library, finance, human resources, information technology and catering services.

The Speaker The Parliamentary and Electorate Staff (Employment) Act 1992 establishes the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (the Speaker), acting on the advice of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (the Clerk), as the employer of staff in the Department, other than the Clerk and the Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (the Deputy Clerk). The Speaker provides policy direction in relation to major issues and financial commitments of the Department. The Speaker also closely monitors the expenditure of parliamentary Committees, particularly that which is outside everyday operating expenditure, by ensuring Committees provide appropriate justification. Such expenditure is principally related to travel, specialist advisers and advertising, and is not authorised within the Department until the Speaker has approved the purpose and the level of expenditure.

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The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for the operation of the Department and that responsibility is channelled through the Speaker to the Legislative Assembly. In relation to those matters which are core services of the Department, such as Chamber support and Committee work, the Clerk acts largely independently, but keeps the Speaker informed as necessary. As the Accountable Authority, the Clerk is responsible for all expenditure in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the administration of the House and its Committees. Although overall responsibility for the payment of Members’ salaries and allowances remains with the Clerk, the day-to-day work is undertaken by the Chief Finance Officer of the Legislative Assembly (who is also the Chief Finance Officer in the Parliamentary Services Department), who prepares all documentation for financial reporting requirements. (Refer to Appendix One for the audited Financial Statements.)

Management The Clerk is principally supported by the Deputy Clerk, the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and the Clerk Assistant (Committees). The Deputy Clerk reports directly to the Clerk and assists with the management of the Department and the provision of high level procedural advice to Members. The Parliamentary Education Office reports directly to the Deputy Clerk. The Clerks Assistant are responsible for the management of two principal areas within the Department: Chamber operations and Committee operations. The Clerks Assistant also provide procedural advice to staff and Members.

Chamber Support The Legislative Assembly Office provides support services to the Chamber, Members of Parliament and the Clerks-at-the-Table. This service includes the distribution of Chamber documents such as Bills and Notice Papers, and involves general reference work and recording and making available all tabled papers such as annual reports and regulations. The Legislative Assembly Office also deals with general enquiries from Members, the media, government departments and the general public.

Committee Support Each Standing Committee is assigned a Principal Research Officer and, if required, a Research Officer. Direct employment or secondment of additional staff is undertaken as necessary. Support staff for the Legislative Assembly’s Committees are principally located in separate premises at Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth. Principal Research Officers are responsible, on behalf of the Clerk, for the administrative, procedural and research advice given to their respective Committees. Three administrative staff provide additional support, while the overall management of Committee operations and staff is undertaken by the Clerk Assistant (Committees).

Parliamentary Education Office The Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) provides education services for both Houses of Parliament, and is administered by the Legislative Assembly. It is responsible for promoting and enhancing awareness, knowledge and understanding of the role, functions and purpose of the Parliament of Western Australia. 4 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

The Office was supported in the year by three full-time (60% of the Administrative Assistant’s time is spent in the PEO and 40% in the Legislative Assembly Office) and two part-time staff, while the overall management was undertaken by the Deputy Clerk. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the President of the Legislative Council have agreed that the PEO will be housed within the Department of Parliamentary Services from 1 July 2013.

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CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR

2.1 Introduction Major Departmental achievements for the 2012–2013 financial year include: . continued support for the procedural operations of the House; . production of timely Committee reports produced under significant pressure; . promotion of key international relationships; . enhancement of parliamentary services across Australia; . implementation of an upgraded and integrated Questions on Notice database; . introduction of the AssemblyLinQ application to the live broadcast of Assembly proceedings; . commencement of work on a history of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly; . preparation and conduct of induction seminars for new Members of the 39th Parliament, including specialist training for those Members who will participate in the Legislative Assembly’s Committee system; and . facilitation of annual parliamentary information seminars for ministerial and departmental staff.

2.2 The Year at a Glance

2012–2013 2011–2012 2010–2011 2009–2010

Departmental Staff Total (FTEs) 30.62 30.62 30.62 30.62

Assembly Operations (FTEs) 11 11 11 11

Committee Office (FTEs) 16 16 16 16

Parliamentary Education Office 3.62 3.62 3.62 3.62 (FTEs)

Sitting Days 49 60 60 56

Sitting Hours 364.25 437.31 447.11 439.59

Bills Passed 46 59 56 68

Papers Tabled 1,068 1,429 1,283 1,239

Committee Inquiries Initiated 2 5 8 10

Committee Reports Tabled 26 30 25 28

Questions on Notice Processed 1,542 2,464 2,316 2,375

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2.3 Chamber-Related Services The Legislative Assembly Office is responsible for a range of services to Members and related staff, including the provision and distribution of Bills and statutes, processing Questions on Notice and general research. On sitting days, further support services include the distribution of introduced legislation, answers to Questions on Notice, Chamber documents and Hansard transcripts, and providing assistance to Hansard staff. Members are surveyed each year to determine whether these services meet their requirements. (Refer to section 4.2 for analysis of the survey results.)

Chamber Documents Production of accurate and timely Chamber documents, which are necessary for the House to function each day, included 49 separate publications of the daily Notice Paper, Votes and Proceedings and Questions on Notice documents.

Databases The Legislative Assembly Office regularly updates information and documents available on the Parliament’s website. The data is contained in several electronic databases, which relate to: . Members’ details; . the progress of Bills through Parliament and Bills synopses; . Committee details and uploading of reports; . tabled papers; and . the Legislative Assembly’s sitting schedule. Work to further develop a comprehensive procedural database continued during 2012–2013. The database is used to capture procedural precedents and Speakers’ statements and rulings in relation to both the House and its Committees. These are noted as they occur and are entered into the database by Legislative Assembly parliamentary officers. In addition to this, research into past precedents and rulings is conducted on an ongoing basis, and these are added to the database for future reference. A new initiative during the reporting period was the commencement of work on a history of the Legislative Assembly Standing Orders. This is an addition to the existing procedural database, with a separate entry on each current Standing Order. The objective of this project is to have a comprehensive history of each Standing Order which can then be updated as changes to the Standing Orders occur. The scoping and development of a new and improved Questions on Notice database was started during 2011–2012 and was delivered on schedule, ready for implementation at the commencement of the 39th Parliament in April 2013. This system consolidated the previous Parliamentary Questions on Notice systems into one integrated system which is managed by the Parliament’s IT Department, in conjunction with the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council and Reporting Services.

External Users of Facilities Approval to use the Legislative Assembly Chamber may be granted by the Speaker to external organisations who are conducting significant events which are closely related to the Legislative Assembly or the Parliament, or for educational activities which foster awareness of the Parliament’s role and functions.

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During the period under review, the Speaker approved the Chamber being used for a range of events within these categories. As in previous years, the YMCA used the Chamber for its annual Youth Parliament, and the United Nations Youth Association of Australia (WA) hosted the Evatt Trophy Competition (formerly the Hammarskjold Trophy Competition) which saw Western Australian high school representatives conduct a mock UN Security Council debate. The Parliament of Western Australia also hosted the annual Australasian Parliamentary Educators Conference in the Chamber.

2.4 The Aboriginal Art Collection The Legislative Assembly’s Aboriginal Art Collection features artwork from the various regions of Western Australia and represents established as well as emerging artists. Acquisitions are recommended by the Speaker’s Art Acquisition Committee, which consisted until the State election of the Speaker, the Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable MLA, the Hon Sally Talbot MLC and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, with the assistance of the Sergeant-at-Arms. In the period under review the Committee purchased two ochre on canvas paintings: Gordon Barunga’s Child Dreaming and Ungud Snakes and Gyorn Gyorns by Leah Umbagai. Both artists are associated with the Mowanjum community near Derby.

2.5 The Legislative Assembly Committee System The Department administers Legislative Assembly Committees being the Public Accounts Committee and three portfolio-based Committees, the Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission and the Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation is administered by the Department of the Legislative Council. The 38th Parliament was dissolved ahead of the 9 March 2013 State General Election with the Committees of the 39th Parliament being established in May 2013. Twenty-six reports were presented to the House in the period under review, including specific topic reports and annual reports from all Committees. Departmental services to assist Committees include research, witness and hearing scheduling, report drafting, meeting organisation and financial and administrative support. Professional development of existing staff aimed at enhancing these services, and occasional recruitment, has continued in the period under review.

Public Accounts Committee In addition to its 2011–2012 Annual Report, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tabled four reports from 1 July 2012 to when the Parliament was dissolved. Two of these reports were reviews of agency responses to recommendations made by the Auditor General across 23 performance and information systems audits conducted between 2010 and 2012. The Committee found that responses to these audits had been generally satisfactory, making a total of just seven recommendations to three agencies either seeking further information or urging improved practices. Another report emanated from a request to the Committee to provide a submission to the Treasurer’s review of the Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA). The Committee’s brief report focused on the current Key Performance Indicator (KPI) regime applicable to all government agencies under section 61(1)(b) of the FMA. Ultimately, the Committee endorsed the continuation of the mandatory reporting requirements that are in place. However, it urged a shift away from the current ‘one size fits all’ model towards a more individualised system of KPI reporting that promotes appropriate, meaningful and measurable outcomes.

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In its final report, the Committee concluded its ongoing examination of infrastructure delivery, revisiting the progress of the Ord-East Kimberley Expansion and the Perth City Link projects, and reporting for the first time on the New Perth Stadium and the Land Sale to Crown Limited. The report showed how the cost of several projects had exceeded original forecasts and endorsed the value of the Strategic Asset Management Framework for guiding departments and government in the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects. The PAC of the 39th Parliament met for the first time on 15 May 2013 and is in the process of liaising with 31 agencies with a view to concluding the reviews of responses from 17 Auditor General performance audits still outstanding from across 2011–2013.

Community Development and Justice Standing Committee The Community Development and Justice Standing Committee completed two reports in addition to its Annual Report during the reporting period. A report entitled The Toll of Trauma on Western Australian Emergency Staff and Volunteers, which examined the processes used by State Government agencies to prepare and protect our emergency service workers and volunteers, was tabled on 27 September 2012. On 26 November 2012 the Committee tabled its report Higher Risk: Better Prepared? WA’s Preparedness for the 2012–2013 Bushfire Season, a follow-up to an earlier report. The Committee found that although agencies reported having received extra funding and being better prepared, there remained issues of concern. The Committee commenced an inquiry into custodial arrangements in police lock-ups in June 2013 and expects to report to the House on 31 October 2013.

Economics and Industry Standing Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee (EISC) presented three reports to the House during the period under review, those being a report on its Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon tabled on 16 August 2012, a further report in September made for the purpose of tabling evidence received by the Committee in the course of that inquiry, and the Committee’s Annual Report 2011–2012. The inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon was referred to the Committee by the House and was one of the most significant inquiries conducted in the course of the review period. During the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon, 13 competitors were directly confronted by a bushfire, which caused five of them to suffer substantial injuries. Six distinct areas of investigation were referred by the House, and an additional Member was co-opted onto the Committee to assist with the inquiry. In the current Parliament, the EISC met for the first time on 15 May 2013 and, at a subsequent meeting, resolved to conduct an inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations. The outcome of this inquiry will be reported to the Legislative Assembly by 29 May 2014.

Education and Health Standing Committee During the period under review, the Education and Health Standing Committee (EHSC) concluded its inquiry into improving educational outcomes for Western Australians of all ages. Three reports associated with that inquiry were tabled: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Invisible Disability; The Role of ICT in Western Australian Education: Living and Working in a Digital World; and A Child Who is Healthy, Attends School, and is Able to Read Will Have Better Educational Outcomes. The Committee also tabled its Annual Report 2011–2012. The EHSC of the 39th Parliament, established on 9 May 2013, did not table any reports, nor did it initiate any inquiries; however, the Committee did take the opportunity to hold hearings with both the Department 10 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

of Health and the Department of Education to discuss agency budgets and significant issues impacting upon the operation of the departments. Transcripts of these proceedings are publicly available.

Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission This year the Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission tabled seven reports, including the Committee’s Annual Report for 2011–2012. Report 32: How the Corruption and Crime Commission Handles Allegations and Notifications of Police Misconduct, resulted from a Committee inquiry that gathered evidence from a number of Australian and other jurisdictions. Of the other reports, two contained information obtained from hearings with the Office of the Parliamentary Inspector and another contained a report from the Acting Parliamentary Inspector’s investigations into a complaint from the Police Commissioner over the handling of a complaint to the Corruption and Crime Commission. Two reports toward the end of the period under review replicated the recommendations of reports from the 38th Parliament. This enabled the Committee to seek a formal response from the Government to recommendations that had not been addressed before the March 2013 State General Election.

Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People The Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People (JSCCCYP) tabled one report in 2012–2013: A Review of the Exercise of the Functions of the Commissioner for Children and Young People which was presented to both Houses on 15 November 2012. That report represented the culmination of five year’s work for the Committee, and entailed:  an examination of the Commissioner’s annual and other reports;  briefings and hearings with the Commissioner;  travel to other jurisdictions to meet with children’s commissioners and guardians; and  hearings with relevant stakeholders who work with children and young people and/or who handle complaints from children and young people. The Committee also published responses it received from the Commissioner to Questions on Notice.

Procedure and Privileges Committee The Procedure and Privileges Committee tabled two reports in the period under review: Report on a Corporation Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly—RacingThePlanet, which was tabled on 27 September 2012, and Report on a Person Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly —Lynette Quinlivan, which was tabled on 27 June 2013.

Parliamentary Services Committee Most meetings of the Legislative Assembly Parliamentary Services Committee take place jointly with the Legislative Council Parliamentary Services Committee, with facilitation and meetings arranged through the PSD. The Legislative Assembly Committee’s role is to advise the Speaker on matters relating to Hansard, the Parliamentary Library, catering and building management in the Parliament.

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2.6 Parliamentary History Advisory Committee The Parliamentary History Advisory Committee (PHAC) is chaired by Emeritus Professor David Black AM, and committee members during 2012–2013 were the Speaker, the President, the Hon Sally Talbot MLC, the Hon Mark McGowan MLA, the Hon Derrick Tomlinson (former MLC), Dr Harry Phillips, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the Clerk of the Legislative Council. Administrative support is provided by the Legislative Assembly and publication costs are shared with the Legislative Council. In November 2012 the Parliament hosted the launch of Making a Difference: Women in the Western Australian Parliament 1890–2012 which is an updated and enlarged version of the publication prepared in 1999 to commemorate the centenary of women’s suffrage in Western Australia. Work is proceeding on an extensive study of parliamentary committees in Western Australia in terms of their history, functioning and impact on the parliamentary system generally. As part of this process a number of current members of the Parliament are providing their assessment of the functioning and effectiveness of the parliamentary Committees on which they have served. During most of the reporting period work has been progressing on the preparation of the 23rd edition of the Parliamentary Handbook to be available early in the life of the 39th Parliament. The substantial Oral History programme of the PHAC has continued. Interviews now completed include those with Hon Ernie Bridge, Hon John Cowdell and Hon Ian Taylor; while those currently being completed include those with Hon Kim Chance, Hon Graham Kierath, Hon Kay Hallahan, Hon Peter Foss and Hon Cheryl Edwardes. Special thanks must be directed to Ronda Jamieson who has conducted interviews for the PHAC since the 1980s. Ronda has recently announced that the current interviews which she is conducting will be the last to enable her to participate in volunteer educational programs. During 2011 a revised index of candidates was published including a list of all parliamentary candidates for all State and Federal (Western Australian seats only) constituencies from 1890 to 2010. This will be updated to include candidates for the 2013 State and Federal elections. It is anticipated that A Citizen’s Guide to the Western Australian Parliament will be revised for the 39th Parliament in addition to the Internet version of Second Reading: Parliamentary Government in Western Australia. It is also very significant that work is currently proceeding on the preparation of the National Curriculum for Civics and Citizenship to be formulated on the basis of a published Shape Paper. As a member of both the Shape Advisory Panel and the 2013 National Panel for Civics and Citizenship, Dr Phillips will be incorporating the specifications of the National Curriculum into the revised publications. In the 39th Parliament the structure of the Parliamentary History Advisory Committee is to be modified with the President and Speaker alternating as Chairman and with membership including the Parliamentary Fellows, the Clerks or their nominees and two representatives from former members, one from each House.

2.7 Parliamentary Education Office

The main function of the Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) is to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of the role, function and history of the Parliament of Western Australia. Key programs include:  provision of escorted educational tours for visiting schools, TAFE, university, ministerial and departmental groups;  conduct of familiarisation tours for the public and community groups;

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 co-ordination of a parliamentary research internship program between Members of Parliament and university students; and  provision of regional and remote school outreach programs beyond the metropolitan area. For the 2012–2013 financial year 14,886 people accessed an on-site Parliament House program. Overall, including those accessing off-site incursion programs, such as regional and remote outreach projects, a total of 17,154 people participated in an educational activity facilitated by the PEO. Visiting student groups from within the State have come from as far afield as Albany, Bruce Rock, Esperance, Kalbarri, Kulin and Wyalkatchem. Remote schools that had previously received an outreach program from the PEO and then made a reciprocal visit to Parliament included Wangkatjunka and Bayulu remote schools from the Fitzroy Crossing area of the Kimberley and three Christian Aboriginal Parent- directed Schools (CAPS) from the greater Goldfields region. Other events for the year included:  providing twice-weekly public tours of Parliament House;  providing customised programs to secondary students studying Political and Legal Studies;  providing awareness programs to Government departments across the public sector, including the Public Sector Commission’s Graduate Program;  co-ordinating the Parliamentary Research Internship Program of which 20 research topics were undertaken by students from the five Western Australian universities;  preparing and conducting two regional Student Parliaments in the Central Wheatbelt (September 2012) and the Pilbara (June 2013);  assisting with co-ordination and provision of tours to the city’s public Open House program on November 4 which saw 1,100 visitors access a building tour of Parliament House; and  assisting Members of Parliament with general enquiries and community education matters linked to the history and function of Parliament.

Joint Civics Education Outreach Program The Joint Civics Education Outreach Program (JCE), which is a collaborative development between the Parliament of Western Australia, the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia and the Western Australian Electoral Commission, continued to operate at a reduced level in 2012–2013. The aim of the JCE is to provide a civics and citizenship program to school students in regional and rural areas of Western Australia to enhance their understanding of the relevance of the State’s political and legal system. It is delivered by presenters who are employed on a casual basis and live in the regions. The number of available presenters and, in turn, the number of students participating in the program has fallen. 305 students accessed the JCE program in 2012–2013, mainly from the South-West region. A current alternative medium for civics education is a loan kit borrowing scheme for use by remote and regional schools. This is managed by the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia. Teachers can order the games and activity kit for a loan period and direct their students in a series of activities provided by the three centres mentioned above. Nine rural schools sought the loan kits, which contained the Parliamentary Education Office board games From a Bill to a Law and The First Meeting.

Remote Education Programs In July and August of 2012 and in June of 2013 the PEO provided a parliamentary education incursion program for remote and town schools across the State. The program, Making Law for Me All, was delivered 13 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

to 14 schools (640 students) in the Kimberley in July and August to complete its 2012 schedule, and to 16 Pilbara schools (1,036 students) in June 2013. Other regions to receive Making Law for Me All visits in 2013–2014 will be the Mid-West and Central Goldfields. Teachers throughout these remote regions also receive resources and teaching materials to support them in their teaching of government and Parliament.

2.8 Parliamentary External Relations Each year, the Legislative Assembly hosts a number of overseas visitors, parliamentarians and delegations, including under ‘sister-state’ relationships. Many diplomatic calls are made on the Speaker by ambassadors, high commissioners and consuls-general. The Speaker and the Department recognise the implicit obligation to assist other Parliaments where possible with training and other forms of assistance, including the provision of equipment or services from time to time. In particular, the Western Australian Parliament is ‘twinned’ with the Cook Islands Parliament under the auspices of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in an arrangement whereby all Australian Parliaments are twinned with a Pacific Parliament. One example of the type of assistance offered by the Legislative Assembly was to provide staff resources to the Cook Islands when it hosted the 31st Australasian and Pacific CPA Regional Conference in Rarotonga in November 2012. Further assistance was provided when the Legislative Assembly co-hosted two parliamentary staff from the Parliament of the Cook Islands in May 2013 as part of a week-long training and development program. In addition, there is regular contact with the staff and Members on a broad range of issues.

2.9 Organisations Administratively Assisted by the Legislative Assembly Australasian Study of Parliament Group The Legislative Assembly continued to provide administrative support to the Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG). Parliamentary Fellow Emeritus Professor David Black AM is Chairman of the Western Australian Chapter and Kirsten Robinson, the Deputy Clerk, is the Honorary Secretary and a member of the Australasian Executive. In the period under review, the Western Australian Chapter held a dinner seminar in September 2012 in the Members’ Dining Room at Parliament House on the topic of ‘Electoral Law and the Campaign Trail’ and distributed newsletters and the Australasian Parliamentary Review publications to its members. The ASPG held its annual Australasian Conference in October 2012 in Darwin on the topic, ‘Constitutions—Reviewed, Revised and Adapted’. Three Legislative Assembly staff attended the Conference in Darwin. The next Conference will be held in October 2013 in Perth on the topic, ‘Oversight: Parliamentary Committees, Corruption Commissions and Parliamentary Statutory Officers’.

Australia and New Zealand Association of Clerks-at-the-Table The Australasian Association of Clerks-at-the-Table (ANZACATT) was formed in 2001, and by the end of the reporting period comprised 96 members. Each House of Parliament in Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand is represented. ANZACATT aims to advance the professional development of officers and staff of Parliaments in Australia and New Zealand. In January 2013, the Commonwealth Parliament hosted a professional 14 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

development seminar entitled ‘Parliament Works! People, Practice and Place’. Nine participants from the Legislative Assembly attended the seminar, and several were involved in presentations. ANZACATT, in conjunction with the University of Tasmania, also conducts an annual Parliamentary Law, Practice and Procedure course. The July 2012 course included one participant from the Legislative Assembly and the Clerk, who attended part of the course in his capacity as President of ANZACATT. The Clerk was President of the ANZACATT Executive Committee until January 2013 and the Clerk Assistant (Committees) is a member of the Case Law Committee.

2.10 Parliamentary Visits In July 2012, the Speaker and the Clerk travelled to Canada, making official visits to the legislatures in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia with a view to closer ties with Western Canada. The Deputy Speaker and Deputy Clerk attended the 43rd Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference in the Solomon Islands. In August 2012, upon invitation from the Zhejiang Governor to celebrate the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Zhejiang Province and Western Australia, the Speaker, accompanied by the Hon Eric Ripper MLA and the Clerk, travelled to China. Cities visited included Hangzhou, Taizhou and Shanghai. In September 2012, the Speaker led a delegation to East Java, Indonesia, accompanied by Mr Bill Johnston MLA and the Clerk, and the Hon Kate Doust MLC, who accompanied Mr Johnston as his wife. Official visits were made to the East Java Parliament at Surabaya and various Western Australian trade partners. In October 2012, the Speaker and Deputy Clerk travelled to Japan, making official visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe and Hiroshima. The visit, which was aimed at reinforcing the strong relationship which exists between Japan and Western Australia, included viewing the reconstruction efforts in the Minami-sanriku area following the earthquake and tsunami which occurred in 2011, visiting the Himeji LNG Terminal, the JFE Steel Corporation works and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and further cementing ties with the Hyogo prefecture. The Speaker also officially opened the new Western Australian Government Tokyo office. In October 2012, the Clerk, in his capacity as President of ANZACATT, attended the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries Professional Development Seminar in Richmond, Virginia. In November 2012, the Clerk travelled to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands to attend the Australia and Pacific Regional Conference in his role as Honorary Secretary of the CPA, as well as to render assistance to the organisers. In January 2013, the Clerk attended the ANZACATT Professional Development Seminar in Canberra as President of ANZACATT.

2.11 Advertising The Legislative Assembly advertises its requests for submissions to Committee inquiries; employment opportunities; education activities, as appropriate; and special events, such as regional sittings.

2.12 Record-Keeping Plan The Legislative Assembly’s record-keeping plan was reviewed in February 2013 and, under the State Records Act 2000, the next review is due in 2018. The Department has a comprehensive set of

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policies and procedures for record-keeping and in 2009 implemented an Electronic Document and Records Management System to enable better efficiency in dealing with both documents and records. All new parliamentary employees are advised of the Department’s record-keeping plan as part of the induction process. Each unit is responsible for providing relevant training on unit record-keeping procedures to new employees upon their commencement.

2.13 Capital Works and Maintenance Under the three-department parliamentary structure, the Parliamentary Services Department undertakes capital works and maintenance on behalf of the Legislative Assembly. Capital requirements in relation to the Legislative Assembly are approved by the Speaker and the Clerk and are funded principally through capital funding to PSD.

2.14 Plans for the Coming Year The coming year will see a delegation of five Members of Parliament and three staff from the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada, visit the Parliament of Western Australia. The programme will involve the Saskatchewan Members of Parliament studying the Western Australian parliamentary and political system as well as pursuing special interests with each spending a couple of days in the electorates of one or more Western Australian Members. From 2 to 4 October the Legislative Assembly will co-host with the Legislative Council the Australasian Study of Parliament Group’s 2013 Conference on the theme of: ‘Oversight: Parliamentary Committees, Corruption Commissions and Parliamentary Statutory Officers’. The Conference promises to be interesting and worthwhile with 24 papers being presented by a range of speakers including the Western Australian Chief Justice, Parliamentary Statutory Officers, Members of Parliament, academics and journalists. In addition to the usual provision of services to the Legislative Assembly and its Committees, support for Members, and provision of education services, the Department has a range of activities planned for the coming year, including to:  improve information to visitors and Members in relation to the activities of the Legislative Assembly;  continue the training and development of staff to service the House and its Committees;  make substantial progress in increasing procedural resources for the Legislative Assembly;  continue with the training and development of staff and assistance to Members in the Cook Islands Parliament; and  complete the renovations within the Department’s offices and surrounds.

CHAPTER 3 DEPARTMENTAL STAFFING

3.1 Professional Development The Legislative Assembly continues to enhance the services it offers through providing its staff with access to professional development including specialised tuition, online training, course and conference attendance, in-house seminars and information sharing with other Parliaments. In the year under review, all the Legislative Assembly’s staff benefited from some type of professional development.

3.2 Occupational Safety and Health The Legislative Assembly, in concert with the other two parliamentary Departments, is involved in development in the areas of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The Occupational Safety and Health Management System is the overarching framework which provides a documented and co-ordinated approach to safety management, and is made up of five key elements:  Management Commitment  Planning  Implementation  Measurement and Evaluation  Review and Improvement In the period under review Legislative Assembly staff participated in training; workplace hazard inspections; OSH reporting and emergency; and first aid response/training. OSH continues to be an important focus for the Department.

3.3 Equal Opportunity and Facilities for People with Disabilities Although the Department is not subject to the Public Sector Management Act 1994 or Government policy, it provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential employees. Management is also very conscious of the needs of disabled staff, Members and visitors, and also of the needs of broader groups such as the elderly, parents, children and non-English speaking visitors. Departmental recruitment strategies promote openness and do not discriminate against any candidate. Applications are screened against clearly articulated selection criteria and, if shortlisted, candidates are then interviewed by a panel. The successful applicant is ultimately chosen based on their capacity to meet the job requirements. The Department does not seek disclosure of birth date or birth place or ethnic background, cultural or religious belief, family or marital status, gender or sexual orientation, or any other information that is not relevant to the selection process. The primary location for the majority of the Department’s staff is Parliament House. All new capital projects include specific provisions to cater for people with disabilities. Various areas within parliamentary facilities have been retro-fitted to improve access and egress for disabled persons. Current facilities for the disabled include parking spaces, toilets and bathrooms, wheelchair access via a ramp and internal lifts, public gallery access, facilities for the hearing impaired when watching the Chamber proceedings and priority assistance in emergency evacuation responses. The Department is conscious of the needs of people with disabilities and, while there is not a specific policy for ‘disability access’, overall planning takes into account facilities for these types of needs when design decisions are made.

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3.4 Profile of Legislative Assembly Staff The following statistics and graphs show the profile of Legislative Assembly staff as at 30 June 2013.1

Staff Demographics

16 19 31 31.2 42.6 5 2013

15 19 30 30.6 42.9 5 2012 Male Female Full-Time Full-Time Employees Equivalents of Service of Average Age Average Average Years Average

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Staff Length of Service

6 Number of Employees 4

0 0 to 2 2 to 4 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 30 Years of Service

Staff Age Profile

Number of Employees 2

0 20 to 25 25 to 30 30 to 35 35 to 40 40 to 45 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 over 60 Age of Employees

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Staff by Classification Level

4 Number of Employees 2

0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 and Above

Classification Level

CHAPTER 4 ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE

4.1 Background The Department assesses its performance through a series of measures, incorporating the findings of the Members’ survey which has also been conducted in previous years. Appendix Two of this report contains the results of the Department’s Performance Indicators.

4.2 Members’ Survey 2012–2013 A survey of Members of the Legislative Assembly was undertaken to assess their perception of the services delivered by the Department. Members were asked how they rated the following seven aspects of the work of the Department in terms of the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the services provided: 1. Procedural advice related to general operations of the House. 2. Procedural advice related to achieving Members’ specific purposes in the House. 3. Assistance with drafting of, and amendments to, Bills and motions. 4. Procedural advice in relation to Standing Committees. 5. Administrative advice and arrangements in relation to Standing Committees. 6. Provision of Bills, papers and general services in the Chamber and in non-sitting periods. 7. Educational services. The survey instrument on this occasion, as previously, requested respondents to provide their name to enable prompt follow-up and response to specific concerns that might have been highlighted by a Member. Analysis of Results Of the 59 questionnaires distributed to Members, 71% were completed and returned. The highest level of satisfaction was indicated for education services such as school visits, students to Parliament and the Joint Outreach Education Program, with a 96% satisfaction rating. Of the respondents who answered this question, 76% rated this service as ‘very good’ and 21% rated it as ‘good’. Closely following this rating, with a satisfaction level of 95%, was procedural advice related to general operations of the House. Respondents rated this service as ‘very good’ (76%) or ‘good’ (24%). Following this, the majority of respondents found the provision of Bills, papers and general services in the Chamber and in non-sitting periods either ‘very good’ (69%), ‘good’ (24%) or ‘acceptable’ (2%). Next in ranking, with an equal satisfaction rating of 94%, were the following items. Procedural advice related to achieving Members’ specific purposes in the House was rated ‘very good’ (71%), ‘good’ (26%) and ‘acceptable’ (2%). Assistance with drafting of, and amendments to, Bills and motions was rated as ‘good’ (45%), ‘good’ (14%) and ‘acceptable’ (2%). Many respondents (12%) found administrative advice and arrangements in relation to Standing Committees to be not applicable to their experience. However, 52% of overall respondents still found this service to be ‘very good’, a further 33% rated it as ‘good’, and 2% found it to be ‘acceptable’. Similarly, with respect to procedural advice in relation to Standing Committees (an area only relevant to those Members who serve on Standing Committees) those who responded rated the service as ‘very good’ (52%), ‘good’ (31%) o r ‘acceptable’ (5%).

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Overall, as in previous years, the survey indicates a very high overall level of satisfaction with the services offered by the Department to Members. When ‘non applicable’ answers are accounted for, every service had a satisfaction rating in the 90% range. There was not one instance of a ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ rating for any of the services surveyed.

APPENDIX ONE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

For the Year Ending 30 June 2013

APPENDIX TWO

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

For the Year Ending 30 June 2013

APPENDIX THREE

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

OF THE

PARLIAMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

As at 30 June 2013

Legislative Assembly of Western Australia

THIRTY-NINTH PARLIAMENT

LIST OF MEMBERS

30 June 2013

Name Electorate Party Address Telephone, Fax and Email

Abetz, Peter; BAgrSci (Hons), Southern LIB Electorate: Unit 4, 2 Furley Road, 9256 4900 BD River Southern River 6110 (Fax) 9256 4995 [email protected] Alban, Francesco (Frank) Swan Hills LIB Electorate: Unit 3, 28–32 Main Street, 9296 7688 Angelo Ellenbrook 6069 (Fax) 9296 7699 [email protected]

Baker, Lisa Loraine; BSc, Maylands ALP Electorate: 946 Beaufort Street, 9370 3550 GradDipDevtStudies Inglewood 6052 (Fax) 9272 4291 Postal: PO Box 907, Inglewood 6932 [email protected] Barnett, Hon Colin James; Cottesloe LIB Ministerial: 1 Parliament Place, West 6552 5000 BEc (Hons), MEc Perth 6005 (Fax) 6552 5001 Premier; Minister for State [email protected] Development; Science Electorate: Suite 12, 589 Stirling 9383 1505 Highway, Cottesloe 6011 (Fax) 9385 2352 [email protected] Blayney, Ian Charles; Geraldton LIB Electorate : Shop 2, 5 Chapman Road, 9964 1640 ADipAgri Geraldton 6530 (Fax) 9964 2892 [email protected] [email protected] Britza, Ian Maxwell Morley LIB Electorate: Suite 1, Centro Galleria 9375 5800 Shopping Centre, Collier Road, Morley (Fax) 9375 1941 6062 [email protected] Postal: Box 126, Centro Galleria Shopping Centre, Morley 6062 Buswell, Hon Troy Vasse LIB Ministerial: 13th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 6400 Raymond; BEc 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 (Fax) 6552 6401 Treasurer; Minister for [email protected] Transport; Fisheries Electorate: 16 Prince Street, Busselton 9752 1949 6280 (Fax) 9752 3949 Postal: PO Box 516, Busselton 6280 [email protected] Buti, Dr Antonio (Tony) De Armadale ALP Electorate: 2898 Albany Highway, 9495 4877 Paulo; BPE (Hons), DipEd, MIR, Kelmscott 6111 (Fax) 9495 4866 LLB (Hons), DPhil [email protected]

Castrilli, Hon Giovanni Bunbury LIB Electorate: 4B Spencer Street, Bunbury 9791 3636 (John) Mario; DipAccounting 6230 (Fax) 9791 3313 Postal: PO Box 2009, Bunbury 6231 [email protected]

Catania, Vincent Alexander North West NAT Electorate: Shop 14, Carnarvon 9941 2999 Central Boulevard Shopping Centre, Robinson (Fax) 9941 2666 Street, Carnarvon 6701 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 1000, Carnarvon 6701

Cook, Roger Hugh; BA, Kwinana ALP Electorate: 3 Chisham Avenue, Kwinana 9439 6444 GradDipBus (PR), MBA 6167 (Fax) 9439 6499 Deputy Leader of the Postal: PO Box 428, Kwinana 6966 [email protected] Opposition

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Cowper, Murray John; Murray- LIB Electorate: Shop 1, Pinjarra Junction 9531 3155 ExecCert (Bus), DipBusMangt, Wellington Shopping Centre, Pinjarra 6208 (Fax) 9531 3166 DipSearch&Rescue Postal: PO Box 480, Pinjarra 6208 [email protected]

Davies, Mia Jane; BMM Central NAT Electorate: The Old Town Hall, Mitchell 9041 1702 Parliamentary Secretary to the Wheatbelt Street, Merredin 6415 (Fax) 9041 2554 Minister for Regional Postal: PO Box 92, Northam 6401 [email protected] Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development Day, Hon John Howard Kalamunda LIB Ministerial: 11th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 6200 Dadley; BSc, BDSc 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 (Fax) 6552 6201 Minister for Planning; Culture [email protected] and the Arts; Leader of the House Electorate: Unit 1, 14–16 Mead Street, 9293 4747 Kalamunda 6076 (Fax) 9257 1069 Postal: PO Box 610, Kalamunda 6076 [email protected]

Duncan, Wendy Maxine, Kalgoorlie NAT Electorate: 305 Hannan Street, 9021 6766 BA, DipSecStud, GradDipBus Kalgoorlie, 6430 (Fax) 9021 6724 Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly [email protected]

Evangel, Eleni, BA Perth LIB Electorate: 446 William Street, 9227 8040 Perth, 6000 (Fax) 9227 8060 [email protected] Farrer, Josephine (Josie) Kimberley ALP Electorate: 19 Barker Street 9192 3111 Broome, 6725 (Fax) 9192 3155 Postal: PO Box 1807, Broome, 6725 [email protected] Francis, Hon Joseph (Joe) Jandakot LIB Ministerial: 10th Floor, London 6552 6500 Michael House, (Fax) 6552 6501 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 Minister for Emergency [email protected] Services; Corrective Services; Veterans 9310 8777 Electorate: Suite 11, The Professional (Fax) 9332 8880 Centre, Corner Calley Drive and [email protected] South Street, Leeming 6149 Postal: PO Box 130, Bullcreek, 6149

Freeman, Janine Marie; BEc, Mirrabooka ALP Electorate: Shop 4, 1 Chesterfield 9345 2005 GradDipOH&S Road, Mirrabooka 6061 (Fax) 9207 2466 Postal: PO Box 669, Mirrabooka [email protected] 6941 Grylls, Hon Brendon John Pilbara NAT Ministerial: 9th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 5500 (Fax) 6552 5501 Minister for Regional 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 Development; Lands; Minister [email protected] Assisting the Minister for State Development; Electorate: Shop 32, Karratha 9144 4113 Leader of the National Party of Village, (Fax) 9144 4115 Australia (WA) Karratha, 6714 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 1640, Karratha, 6714 Godfrey, Glenys Jenolan Belmont LIB Electorate: Unit6, 268 Belmont 9277 6898 Avenue, (Fax) 9277 2768 Cloverdale, 6105 [email protected]

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Hames, Hon Dr Kim Dawesville LIB Ministerial: 13th Floor, Dumas 6552 5300 Desmond; MBBS, JP House, (Fax) 6552 5301 Deputy Premier; Minister for 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 [email protected] Health; Tourism Electorate: Suite 2, 633 Old Coast 9534 3200 Road, Falcon 6210 (Fax) 9534 2273 Postal: PO Box 5551, Falcon 6210 [email protected]

Harvey, Hon Liza Mary Scarborough LIB Ministerial: 11th Floor, Dumas 6552 5900 Minister for Police; Road House, (Fax) 6552 5901 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 Safety; Small Business; [email protected] Women’s Interests Electorate: 197 Scarborough Beach 9204 2777 Road, Doubleview 6018 (Fax) 9204 2999 [email protected] Hatton, Christopher (Chris) Balcatta LIB Electorate: Suite 1, 136 Main Street, 9443 8477 David, DipTchg, Bed, Osborne Park 6017 (Fax) 9443 8054 GradCertEdAdmin [email protected] Jacob, Hon Albert Paul; Ocean Reef LIB Ministerial: 12th Floor, Dumas 6552 5800 BEnvDes, MArch, JP House, (Fax) 6552 5801 Minister for Environment; 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 Heritage [email protected] Electorate: Shop 22, Currambine 9305 4099 Marketplace, Marmion Avenue, (Fax) 9305 4399 Currambine 6028 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 47, Joondalup 6919 Jacobs, Dr Graham Gibson; Eyre LIB Electorate: Fenwick House, 107 9071 6555 MBBS, DRCOG, FRACGP Dempster Street, Esperance 6450 (Fax) 9071 6788 Postal: PO Box 1394, Esperance [email protected] 6450 Johnson, Hon Robert (Rob) Hillarys LIB Electorate: Suite 2, Endeavour 9307 8311 Frank; JP House, Corner Endeavour Road and (Fax) 9307 8315 Banks Avenue, Hillarys 6025 [email protected] Johnston, William (Bill) Cannington ALP Electorate: Unit 4, 10 Cecil Avenue, 9356 5011 Joseph Cannington 6107 (Fax) 9356 5077 Postal: PO Box 1171, Cannington [email protected] 6987 Kelly, David (Dave) Joseph, Bassendean ALP Electorate: 6 Old Perth Road, 9279 9871 Bassendean, WA, 6054 BA (Fax) 9377 1760 [email protected]

Krsticevic, Antonio (Tony); Carine LIB Electorate: Suite 6, Carine Glades 9246 1800 BBus Commercial Centre, 6 Davallia Road, (Fax) 9246 1987 Government Whip Duncraig 6023 [email protected] [email protected] L’Estrange, Sean Churchlands LIB Electorate: Suite 4, Selby Square, 271 9383 7120 Kimberley; BEd, DipT, MEd, Selby Street, Churchlands 6018 (Fax) 9387 7724 GradDip (ResourceMan), GradDipMan (Defence), psc(j) [email protected]

Logan, Hon Francis (Fran) Cockburn ALP Electorate: Shop 30, Gateways 9414 3266 Michael; BA (Hons) Shopping Centre, Wentworth (Fax) 9414 3299 Avenue, Success 6164 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 3483 Success 6964

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Love, Ronald (Shane) Moore NAT Electorate: Shop 3, 5 Chapman Road, 9921 4818 Shane; BCom Geraldton 6530 (Fax) 9921 4972 [email protected]

Marmion, Hon William Nedlands LIB Ministerial: 29th Floor, Allendale 6552 6800 (Bill) Richard; BE, MBA Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth (Fax) 6552 6801 Minister for Mines and 6000 [email protected] Petroleum; Housing Electorate: Shop 1, 160 Hampden 9386 3064 Road, Nedlands 6009 (Fax) 9389 1915 [email protected]

McGowan, Hon Mark; BA, Rockingham ALP Opposition: Parliament House, 6552 9900 LLB, GradDipLegPrac Harvest Terrace, Perth 60000 (Fax) 6552 9901 Leader of the Opposition [email protected] Electorate: Shop 13, The Boardwalk, 9592 7422 7 Railway Terrace, Rockingham (Fax) 9592 1683 6168 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 5324, Rockingham Beach 6168 McGrath, John Edwin South Perth LIB Electorate: Suite 8, 219 Canning 9368 6270 Parliamentary Secretary to the Highway, South Perth 6151 (Fax) 9368 6280 Premier [email protected]

McGurk, Simone Frances, Fremantle ALP Electorate: Shop 1, Queensgate 9336 7000 BA Centre, William Street, Fremantle (Fax) 9430 4564 6160 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 912, Fremantle, 6959 Miles, Paul Terrance Wanneroo LIB Electorate: Wanneroo Central 9405 1244 Parliamentary Secretary to the Shopping Centre Precinct, Rocca (Fax) 9405 1399 Minister for Commerce Way, Wanneroo 6065 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 225, Wanneroo 6946

Mitchell, Andrea Ruth; BPE, Kingsley LIB Electorate: Unit 4, Woodvale Park 9309 2666 DipEd, FAICD Commercial Centre, 923 Whitfords (Fax) 9309 3694 Parliamentary Secretary to the Avenue, Woodvale 6026 [email protected] Minister for Mental Health; Postal: PO Box 464, Greenwood Disability Services; Child 6924 Protection

Morton, Nathan; BSc, Forrestfield LIB Electorate: Shops 7 & 8, High 9454 6415 GradDipEd Wycombe Village Shopping Centre, (Fax) 9352 8146 530 Kalamunda Road, High [email protected] Wycombe 6057

Murray, Michael (Mick) Collie- ALP Electorate: 76 Forrest Street, Collie 9734 2073 Phillip Preston 6225 (Fax) 9734 1461 [email protected]

Nahan, Hon Dr Michael Riverton LIB Ministerial: 12th Floor, Dumas 6552 5700 (Mike) Dennis; BEc, MS, PhD House, 6552 5701 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 Minister for Energy; Finance; [email protected] Citizenship and Multicultural Electorate: Shop P05, Stockland 9457 1282 Interests Riverton, Cnr of High Road & (Fax) 9354 3044 Willeri Drive, Riverton 6148 [email protected]

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Nalder, Dean Cambell; BBus, Alfred Cove LIB Electorate: Suite 1, 30 Ardross Street, 9316 1377 GradDipAppFin Applecross 6153 Postal: PO Box 7084, Applecross North [email protected] 6153 Norberger, Jan-Henrik Joondalup LIB Electorate: Unit 2, 1 Wise Street, 9300 3990 Joondalup 6027 (Fax) 9300 3991 [email protected]

Papalia, Paul CSC; Warnbro ALP Electorate: Unit 10A, 2 Oasis Drive, 9523 4770 GradDipBusAdmin Secret Harbour 6173 (Fax) 9523 4780 Postal: PO Box 8443, Warnbro 6169 [email protected]

Quigley, John Robert; Butler ALP Electorate: Shop 35, Ocean Keys 9407 8600 LLB, JP Shopping Centre, 36 Ocean Keys (Fax) 9407 8644 Boulevard, Clarkson 6030 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 2024, Clarkson 6030

Quirk, Margaret Mary; Girrawheen ALP Electorate: Shop 10, Newpark Shopping 9247 2477 LLB (Hons), MA Centre, Templeton Crescent, Girrawheen (Fax) 9247 2474 6064 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 6085, Girrawheen 6064 Redman, Hon Donald Warren- NAT Ministerial: 9th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 6700 Terrence (Terry); BSc, DipEd Blackwood 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 (Fax) 6552 6701 Minister for Training and [email protected] Workforce Development; 1800 644 811 Water; Forestry; Electorate: 2A Langton Road, Mt (Fax) 9851 1912 Deputy Leader of the National Barker 6324 Party of Australia (WA) [email protected] Postal: PO Box 61, Mt Barker 6324

Roberts, Hon Michelle Midland ALP Electorate: 36 The Crescent, Midland 9274 8811 Hopkins; BA, DipEd 6056 (Fax) 9274 8520 Postal: PO Box 1792, Midland 6936 [email protected]

Saffioti, Rita; BBus West Swan ALP Electorate: Unit 1, 23 Exhibition Drive, 9248 3822 Malaga 6090 (Fax) 9248 3922 Postal: PO Box 2656, Malaga 6944 (Mob) 0429 155 046 (SMS) [email protected] Simpson, Hon Anthony Darling LIB Ministerial: 8th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 6600 (Tony) James Range 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 6552 6601 Minister for Local Government; [email protected] Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth Electorate: Suite 5, 837 South West 9525 4822 Highway, Byford, 6122 (Fax) 9525 4866 Postal: PO Box 56, Byford 6122 SMS - 0429 686 037 [email protected] Sutherland, Hon Michael Mount LIB Electorate: Suite 2, 58 Walcott Street, 9473 0800 William; BA, DipEd, LLB Lawley Mount Lawley 6050 (Fax) 9473 0833 Speaker of the Legislative [email protected] Assembly

Tallentire, Christopher Gosnells ALP Electorate: Unit 1, 314–316 Spencer 9493 2223 (Chris) John; BAgribus (Hons) Road, Thornlie 6108 (Fax) 9493 2224 [email protected]

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Taylor, Matthew (Matt) Bateman LIB Electorate: Riseley Corporate Centre, 9316 0666 Howard; BSc (Hons) Suite 12, 135 Riseley Street, (Fax) 9316 0300 Booragoon 6154 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 1641, Booragoon 6954 Templeman, David Alan; Mandurah ALP Electorate: 4 Sutton Street, Mandurah 9581 3944 DipTchg, BEd 6210 (Fax) 9581 2355 Opposition Whip Postal: PO Box 1509, Mandurah 6210 [email protected]

Tinley, Peter Charles AM; Willagee ALP Electorate: Shop 13, Simms Road, 9331 8015 BA, MDefStud Hamilton Hill 6163 (Fax) 9331 8017 [email protected]

Waldron, Hon Terrence Wagin NAT Ministerial: 8th Floor, Dumas House, 6552 6100 (Terry) Keith 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005 (Fax) 6552 6101 Minister for Sport and [email protected] Recreation; Racing and Gaming Electorate: Shop 3, Narrogin Shopping 9881 1225 Centre, 83 Federal Street, Narrogin (Fax) 9881 3082 6312 [email protected] Postal: PO Box 430, Narrogin 6312

Watson, Peter Bruce Albany ALP Electorate: Suite 1, 91–93 Aberdeen 9841 8799 Street, Albany 6330 (Fax) 9841 8637 Postal: PO Box 5844, Albany 6332 [email protected] Wyatt, Benjamin (Ben) Victoria ALP Electorate: Shop 2, 896 Albany 9361 1777 Sana, LLB, MSc Park Highway, East Victoria Park 6101 (Fax) 9470 2875 Postal: PO Box 4373, Victoria Park [email protected] 6979

Australian Labor Party (ALP) 21 Liberal Party (LIB) 31 The Nationals (NAT) 7 ( ) Denotes preferred name