Questions & Answers Paper No. 158 - Parliament of New South ...
Questions & Answers Paper No. 158 - Parliament of New South ...
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7036<br />
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS<br />
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009<br />
(d) stationery; and<br />
(e) other miscellaneous costs?<br />
Answer—<br />
(1) Approximately 100 leaders from business, government and the university and research sector were<br />
invited to attend the Premier's University Government Business Forum.<br />
(2) I refer you to the Premier's Media Release dated 20 July 2009.<br />
(3) The NSW Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor O'Kane, was not provided with financial<br />
remuneration in relation to the Forum.<br />
(4) <strong>No</strong>t applicable.<br />
(5) The main purpose <strong>of</strong> the Forum was to discuss opportunities for improved collaboration between the<br />
Government, industry and universities in building skills, attracting investment, promoting<br />
international engagement and building research concentrations. In this context, a two hour workshop<br />
was held to discuss challenges such as climate change, the global economic crisis, energy issues, and<br />
the ageing <strong>of</strong> the population.<br />
(6) I refer you to the Premier's Media Release dated 20 July 2009.<br />
(7) The total cost for delivery <strong>of</strong> the Forum was approximately $53,000 inclusive <strong>of</strong> GST. This included:<br />
(a) approximately $4500 for venue hire;<br />
(b) approximately $3000 for catering;<br />
(c) approximately $500 for Audio Visual equipment hire;<br />
(d) approximately $1460 for stationary, including working folders, program and discussion paper<br />
printing costs and note pads;<br />
(e) other miscellaneous costs <strong>of</strong> approximately $44,000 inclusive <strong>of</strong> GST.<br />
*7317 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF TEACHERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and<br />
Training, and Minister for Women—<br />
In relation to the age distribution <strong>of</strong> teachers currently employed by the Department <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
Training in NSW public schools, what is the total number <strong>of</strong> teachers in each <strong>of</strong> the following age ranges,<br />
broken down by gender (male⁄female) and employment classification (Full Time Equivalent, Part Time<br />
and Casual):<br />
(a) Under 25;<br />
(b) Between 25 and 34;<br />
(c) Between 35 and 44;<br />
(d) Between 45 and 54;<br />
(e) Between 55 and 64;<br />
(f) Over 65?<br />
Answer—<br />
(a) to (f) I am advised that at 30 June 2009, the age distribution <strong>of</strong> teachers employed by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education and Training in NSW public schools was as follows:<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Permanent School Teachers (full time and part time)<br />
Age Male Female Total Total (%)<br />
Under 25 167 701 868 1.8%<br />
25 34 1 911 6 954 8 865 18.0%<br />
35 44 3 188 8 214 11 402 23.1%<br />
45 54 5 183 12 292 17 475 35.4%<br />
55 64 3 905 6 461 10 366 21%<br />
65 and over 85 289 374 0.8%<br />
Total 14 439 34 911 49 350 100%<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Temporary School Teachers (full time and part time)<br />
Age Male Female Total Total (%)<br />
Under 25 203 967 1 170 10.6%<br />
25 34 739 2 761 3 500 31.7%<br />
35 44 401 1 826 2 227 20.2%<br />
45 54 282 2 138 2 420 21.9%<br />
55 64 337 1 182 1 519 13.8%<br />
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