Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Questions on Notice

Foreign Affairs: Staffing (Question No. 616)

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 27 April 2011:

With reference to the department and the agencies within the Minister's portfolio:

(1)   What is the total number of staff currently employed.

(2)   What is the total number of staff with a disability currently employed.

(3)   What policies or programs are in place to encourage the recruitment of people with a disability.

(4)   What retention strategies are in place for people with a disability.

(5)   What career pathways or plans are on offer for people with a disability; if none, why.

(6)   Are there any specific targets for recruitment and retention; if not, why not.

(7)   What policies, programs or services are there to support staff with a disability.

(8)   Can details be provided of any policies, programs, services or plans currently under development within the department and its agencies, concerning the employment of people with a disability.

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