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❓ This parliamentary question seeks detailed data on extended sick and special leave taken by public servants within WA government departments and Government Trading Enterprises under the Minister's portfolio, including the number of FTEs, duration of leave, classification levels, and total salary costs over several financial years.

AnsweredQoN 2248Legislative Assembly

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5 May 2026

Member

Mr Basil Zempilas

Portfolio

Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport; Peel

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I refer to extended leave of public servants in WA government departments or Government Trading Enterprises for which the Minister is responsible for and ask:(a) How many FTE public servants have been on sick leave or special leave with pay for more than 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 consecutive days respectively, in each financial year from:(i) 2021-22;(ii) 2022-23;(iii) 2023-24; and(iv) 2024-25;(b) How many of those employees are still currently on leave, and for how long have they each been absent (expressed in total days);(c) What is the breakdown of extended leave cases by classification level (e.g. Level 1–7, Senior Officer, SES); and(d) What was the total salary cost (including superannuation and applicable allowances) of all employees on extended sick leave or special leave with pay for more than 30 days, in each of the above financial years?