7.3 Goal 3: To Ensure that has an Environment in Resources are Managed, Developed and Used Sustainably, Biological Diversity is Preserved and Habitats Protected In 2003/04 the Commission participated in a Level 3 Energy Audit, conducted by Lincolne Scott, a consulting organisation. This audit identified a number of energy saving actions that have a potential energy cost saving of 11.0% with a return on investment in 2.27 years. Improved control of tenancy lighting and reduced energy consumption by computers were identified as the primary areas for savings. Recommendations to replace existing computers with a new flat styled LCD computer monitor will be implemented over the next two years. STRATEGIC OUTCOME 4: EFFECTIVE WASTE AVOIDANCE, RESOURCE RECOVERY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT The Commission continued its participation in Government’s recycling program by recycling all waste paper, recycling toner cartridges, using a minimum of 50% recycled content in all our publications (e.g. newsletters and brochures). During 2003/04 the Commission provided 780 kilograms of waste paper to be recycled. 7.4 Goal 4: To Ensure that Regional Western Australia is Strong and Vibrant STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1: ENHANCED GOVERNMENT BASED ON A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF REGIONAL ISSUES During 2003/04 the Commissioner continued work on the investigation into the provision of public housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with section 80 of the Opportunity Act 1984. As part of the investigation and in response to requests from individuals and organisations, the Commission’s officers visited the South West, Great Southern, Goldfields, , Midwest/Gascoyne and Pilbara regional areas to take oral and videotaped submissions. STRATEGIC OUTCOME 3: EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY TO REGIONS THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES The Commission’s legal officers achieved success in resolving discrimination complaints lodged by people in the regions, particularly Aboriginal people, through teleconference facilities, and occasionally attending mediation conferences in regional centres. The legal section has contributed significantly to the Commission’s investigation into public housing for Aboriginal people, with particular emphasis on regional communities. Commission trainers have worked with Farsi interpreters in delivering equal opportunity information to groups of people from . The Commission’s Unlawful Discrimination brochure is currently being translated into Mandarin and Malay to accommodate the needs of the people in the of Christmas and . The Commission has continued to provide support to the seven Wongatha people in as part of the advocacy program on social justice and equal opportunity Wangka” in . “
7.3 Goal 3: To Ensure that has an Environment in Resources are Managed, Developed and Used Sustainably, Biological Diversity is Preserved and Habitats Protected In 2003/04 the Commission participated in a Level 3 Energy Audit, conducted by Lincolne Scott, a consulting organisation. This audit identified a number of energy saving actions that have a potential energy cost saving of 11.0% with a return on investment in 2.27 years. Improved control of tenancy lighting and reduced energy consumption by computers were identified as the primary areas for savings. Recommendations to replace existing computers with a new flat styled LCD computer monitor will be implemented over the next two years. STRATEGIC OUTCOME 4: EFFECTIVE WASTE AVOIDANCE, RESOURCE RECOVERY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT The Commission continued its participation in Government’s recycling program by recycling all waste paper, recycling toner cartridges, using a minimum of 50% recycled content in all our publications (e.g. newsletters and brochures). During 2003/04 the Commission provided 780 kilograms of waste paper to be recycled. 7.4 Goal 4: To Ensure that Regional Western Australia is Strong and Vibrant STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1: ENHANCED GOVERNMENT BASED ON A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF REGIONAL ISSUES During 2003/04 the Commissioner continued work on the investigation into the provision of public housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with section 80 of the Opportunity Act 1984. As part of the investigation and in response to requests from individuals and organisations, the Commission’s officers visited the South West, Great Southern, Goldfields, , Midwest/Gascoyne and Pilbara regional areas to take oral and videotaped submissions. STRATEGIC OUTCOME 3: EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY TO REGIONS THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES The Commission’s legal officers achieved success in resolving discrimination complaints lodged by people in the regions, particularly Aboriginal people, through teleconference facilities, and occasionally attending mediation conferences in regional centres. The legal section has contributed significantly to the Commission’s investigation into public housing for Aboriginal people, with particular emphasis on regional communities. Commission trainers have worked with Farsi interpreters in delivering equal opportunity information to groups of people from . The Commission’s Unlawful Discrimination brochure is currently being translated into Mandarin and Malay to accommodate the needs of the people in the of Christmas and . The Commission has continued to provide support to the seven Wongatha people in as part of the advocacy program on social justice and equal opportunity “ Wangka” in .
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