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1249 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2011 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT _____________ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No. 60 WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2011 _____________ The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received. 1250 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 23 November 2011 Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by Q & A No. 53 (Including Question Nos 1240 to 1247) 23 November 2011 Q & A No. 54 (Including Question Nos 1248 to 1282) 24 November 2011 Q & A No. 55 (Including Question Nos 1283 to 1306) 13 December 2011 Q & A No. 56 (Including Question Nos 1307 to 1325) 14 December 2011 Q & A No. 57 (Including Question Nos 1326 to 1335) 15 December 2011 Q & A No. 58 (Including Question Nos 1336 to 1369) 16 December 2011 Q & A No. 59 (Including Question Nos 1370 to 1388) 27 December 2011 Q & A No. 60 (Including Question Nos 1389 to 1430) 28 December 2011 1251 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 23 November 2011 19 OCTOBER 2011 (Paper No. 53) *1246 PROTECTION FOR CLUB WORKERS—Ms Anna Watson asked the Treasurer representing the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Will the Minister confirm that there will be strong and fair industrial protection for workers in clubs? (2) Will the Minister undertake that the Government will consult with "United Voice" prior to making any decisions? Answer— (1) Industrial protection for workers in clubs is a matter for the Fair Work Act. Enforcing those protections is the responsibility of the federal Fair Work Ombudsman. (2) If United Voice wish to put forward views about issues relating to workers in clubs, they are welcome to do so. 20 OCTOBER 2011 (Paper No. 54) *1248 MOUNT DRUITT POLICE STATION—ACTUAL STRENGTH—Mr Richard Amery asked the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) What was the actual strength of the Mount Druitt Police Station at 30 September 2011? (2) How does this figure compare to the authorised strength of this station? (3) (a) Are there any plans to increase the police numbers at Mount Druitt during the current financial year? (b) If so, what increases are proposed? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me : (1) and (2) Police positions are allocated to Local Area Commands, not individual police stations. Information about police numbers - both authorised and actual strength - is available on the NSW Police website: www.police.nsw.gov.au (3) Allocations of officers from the next graduating class will be announced on the day of attestation, 16 December 2011. 1251 CANCER TREATMENT AND SURVIVAL RATES—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 1252 CESSNOCK HOSPITAL PATIENTS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 1253 KURRI KURRI HOSPITAL PATIENTS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 1254 HOSPITAL ATTENDANCES—POSTCODE 2322—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 1256 CESSNOCK COUNCIL SWIMMING POOL—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Sport and Recreation— 1263 IPTAAS FORMS—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— 1264 COSTS OF LOCUM DOCTORS—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— *1265 PRESCHOOLS IN ELECTORATE OF BANKSTOWN—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— 1252 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 23 November 2011 (1) How many public preschools are located in the electorate of Bankstown? (2) What is the total number of students who attend each of these preschools? Answer— (1) Four government schools with preschool classes are located in the electorate of Bankstown. (2) The 4 schools with preschool classes in the Bankstown electorate have a total of 160 children attending the preschool classes across the course of the week. *1266 MINOR CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952 which states "The estimated cost of projects identified to be undertaken in schools in the Bankstown electorate in the 2011-12 Minor Capital Works Program is $167,000": Given that the total budget for this program is $180 million, how does the allocation for the Bankstown electorate compare to the remaining 92 State electorates? Answer— Minor Capital Works funding is distributed across each of the ten school regions based on a formula which takes into account student enrolments and the gross floor area of permanent buildings. Projects funded in each region are approved following consideration of individual school needs which are prioritised by local regional review committees. Minor Capital Works projects are allocated funding based on regional priorities not on the basis of the electorate they are in. *1267 MINOR CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952 which states "The estimated cost of projects identified to be undertaken in schools in the Bankstown electorate in the 2011-12 Minor Capital Works Program is $167,000": Given the need for capital works in Bankstown schools, on what basis were funds allocated under this program? Answer— Minor Capital Works projects are allocated funding based on regional priorities, not on the basis of the electorate they are in. Minor Capital Works funding is distributed across each of the 10 school regions based on a formula which takes into account student enrolments and the gross floor area of permanent buildings. Projects funded in each region are approved following consideration of individual school needs which are prioritised by local regional review committees. *1268 PUNCHBOWL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issue of improvements to toilet facilities at Punchbowl Boys High School? Answer— No. *1269 BANKSTOWN SOUTH INFANTS SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issue of improvements to toilet facilities at Bankstown South Infants School? Answer— No. *1270 BANKSTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issue of repainting Block 2 at Bankstown Public School? Answer— 1253 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 23 November 2011 No. *1271 GEORGES HALL PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issues of installation of a new weather shelter, the construction of a separate uniform shop or the installation of play equipment at Georges Hall Public School? Answer— No. The school has not nominated these projects for inclusion in the capital works program. *1272 BANKSTOWN WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issue of installation of play equipment and covered walkways at Bankstown West Public School? Answer— No. *1273 BANKSTOWN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issue of maintenance of demountables at Bankstown North Public School? Answer— No. *1274 YAGOONA PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0952, does the $167,000 allocated as part of the Minor Capital Works Program include the outstanding issues of improvements to the administration building at Yagoona Public School or installation of basic amenities such as sinks and taps in their classrooms? Answer— No. *1275 GEORGES HALL PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0953, when will the Government allocate funding to Georges Hall Public School so that they can purchase two second-hand demountables? Answer— Georges Hall Public School was recently provided with an additional demountable classroom and now has its full accommodation entitlement. *1276 BANKSTOWN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Tania Mihailuk asked the Minister for Education— In reference to answer to Question 0954: (1) When will the Government fund the five demountable replacements urgently needed for Bankstown North Public School? (2) Will the Minister visit the school premises to inspect the existing demountables in order to understand the pressing need for their replacement? Answer—