Asks for detailed data on extended sick leave and special leave with pay for public servants in WA government departments and Government Trading Enterprises, including FTE numbers, leave duration, classification levels, and associated salary costs.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2245Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio: Education; Early Childhood; Preventative Health; Wheatbelt

Question

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? 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?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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