58775 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jan 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	58775 (2025)
Question asked:	11 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	21 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_58775_2025
Document guid:	e2ec3846-5777-49a5-9cb6-9b71abd0f894

58775 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: Further to 52375 (2025), what is the broader Ministry of Education strategy to manage asbestos risk?

Hon Erica Stanford: Schools are responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including maintenance work. The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) informs schools of their roles and responsibilities to ensure appropriate awareness of asbestos risks and best practices. Additionally, the Ministry is establishing an accredited list of suppliers to provide support in managing asbestos safely and effectively.