Question - ACT Fire & Rescue

Question

Number
931
Subject
ACT Fire & Rescue
(workplace culture)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Question asked on
27 February 2026
Answer due on
02 April 2026
Question asked
  1. How many complaints relating to ACT Fire and Rescue were received alleging bullying, harassment, victimisation, or other inappropriate workplace behaviour in (a) 2022-2023, (b) 2023-2024, (c) 2024-2025 and (d) the 2025-2026 reporting period to date.
  2. Of the complaints referred to in part (1), (a) how many were investigated, (b) what conclusions were reached, and (c) what actions were taken.
  3. How many workers’ compensation claims were lodged in total in (a) 2022-2023, (b) 2023-2024, (c) 2024-2025 and (d) the 2025-2026 reporting period to date.
  4. Of the claims referred to in part (3), how many were for psychological injury.
  5. How many times was the Employee Assistance Program accessed in (a) 2022-2023, (b) 2023-2024, (c) 2024-2025 and (d) the 2025-2026 reporting period to date.
  6. What are the current policies, procedures, or legislation governing union right-of-entry or workplace access for union officials to ACT Fire & Rescue sites.
  7. How many instances occurred where a union official entered, or attempted to enter, an ACT Fire & Rescue worksite without complying with access requirements in (a) 2022-2023, (b) 2023-2024, (c) 2024-2025 and (d) the 2025-2026 reporting period to date.