Question On Notice No. 474 asked in the Legislative Council on 16 December 2021 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Minister representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
(1) I refer to the State Government's mixed messaging around who will cover the cost of PCR testing in Western Australia after borders reopen on 5 February 2022 and I ask, will the State Government continue to pay for PCR testing for all Western Australian residents after 5 February 2022?
(2) Is it the intention of the State Government for all interstate and international visitors to Western Australia to pay for their own PCR testing after 5 February 2022?
(3) If a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in Western Australia and people are directed to be tested, can you confirm the State Government will underwrite this cost for all who require testing, regardless of whether they are a Western Australian resident or not?
Answered on 16 February 2022
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. Yes.