Page 1948 - Week 05 - Thursday, 16 May 2019

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(2) How many applications identified in part (1) have not been approved and what was the reason for non approval.

(3) How many applications identified in part (1) have been approved.

(4) How many applications identified in part (1) are currently pending approval.

(5) What was the (a) minimum, (b) median, (c) average and (d) maximum amount of time it took to process or approve applications for a Secure Local Jobs Code Certificate.

(6) How many applications identified in part (1) have Unions ACT or a trade union provided advice on.

(7) How many non approved applications identified in part (2) have been the subject of review.

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. As at 28 March 2019, the Secure Local Jobs Code Registrar has received 462 applications (with an audit report from an Approved Auditor) for a Secure Local Jobs Code certificate. The Registrar does not track applications before an audit report is completed. The applications are distributed amongst the industry sectors as follows:

a. 398 construction;

b. 17 cleaning;

c. six traffic management;

d. five security; and

e. nil in other industry sectors.

2. One application has been refused due to a failure to disclose relevant information about past compliance with industrial law.

3. As at 28 March 2019, 426 applications have been approved.

4. As at 28 March 2019, there are 35 applications received by the Secure Local Jobs Registrar currently pending approval.

5. The processing times for certificates are as follows:

a. the minimum processing time is same day;

b. the median processing time is five days;

c. the average processing time is six days; and

d. the maximum processing time is 58 days.

6. Unions ACT or trade unions have no formal role in providing advice on applications. However, given the requirements of applicants to comply with relevant laws, unions have provided comments on eight entities that have applied for a certificate.


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