Industrial Relations

Motion

HON ADELE FARINA (South West) [11.27 am] — without notice: I move —

That we acknowledge job insecurity has negative impacts on the mental health of workers and job productivity, and call on businesses operating in Western Australia not to terminate permanent jobs in favour of short-term contract jobs.

[Speeches and comments from various members]

1641. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations:

(1)  Does the Minister support proposals to amend the building code to guarantee minimum access standards in all new builds?

(2)  If yes to (1), when does the Minister propose to introduce these amendments?

(3)  If no to (1), why not?

Hon Alannah MacTiernan replied:

(1)  Yes.