Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister forEmployment and Workplace Relations, upon notice, on 29 November 2012 :

(1) Given that the Department of Resources, Energy an d Tourism asserts there is a 36, 000 employee shortfall in the tourism sector and that labour force vacancies will rise: (a) what work has been undertaken to address this by the Minister and the Minister ' s department, and has it been successful; and (b) how many individuals are involved in the Seasonal Worker Program, what paperwork is an operator required to complete in order to participate in the scheme, and can copies of this paperwork be provided.

(2) With reference to the funding secured to expedite research on tourism employment ' hotspots ' over the next 12 months: (a) how much has been allocated for this project; (b) what work does this involve; and (c) what key performance indicators have been set for this project. (3) Given that matched funding has been promised for consequent training in the National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF), how much has been allocated and what timeframe is set for the roll out of the NWDF.

(4) Can a report be provided on the development of the careers promotion campaign, building on the Discover Tourism and Discover Hospitality websites.

(5) Does the Seasonal Worker Program underway apply to all types of tourism connected businesses, such as restaurants, or does it only apply to accommodation providers, and how many businesses are currently participating.

(6) Can an update be provided on the labour agreement for temporary skilled migrants for tourism and hospitality.

(7) (a) Has the trial of an $18 million over 4 years Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme for workers from the Pacific and East Timor in select industries been a success; (b) against what key performance indicators was this trial assessed; (c) how many participants are included in the trial and in any subsequent roll out; and (d) what obligations are placed on employers wishing to participate, including paperwork and administrative obligations.