An interesting answer to a question in a standing committee by the Minister. Ms JAN BARHAM: And are you aware that there are still concerns being raised in the community about service provision with a transfer and disadvantage to those people who have worked in that industry for a long time and who might be disadvantaged? The Hon. JOHN AJAKA: I do not have concerns that staff and clients will be separated. I have made it clear to the staff that the sector needs them. They are in a terrific bargaining position because the sector cannot afford to lose them and the clients cannot afford to lose them. I also made it clear to the staff that they are the ones needed to find and train the 25,000 and considerable work is being done in relation to that. We ask – Would any nurse please raise their hand who are willing to uproot their families and move across the state to keep their job – with employment entitlements only guaranteed for a set period – which is yet to be determined? Anyone? What about ancillary staff like cleaners, painters, electricians and gardeners who have built relationships with residents over the decades – Oh wait, you’re not invited! You can read the whole transcript, where disability services and NDIS are discussed here tinyurl/kx8yq2y
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