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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 166 asked in the Legislative Council on 16 March 2022 by Hon James Hayward

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE — UNSAFE WORKPLACE ALLEGATIONS

166. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health:

I refer to a report in today's The West Australian in relation to the toxic culture and unsafe working conditions at Bunbury Hospital at South West Health Campus.

(1) Considering the ongoing allegations of bullying and an unsafe workplace at both Bunbury Hospital and Albany Health Campus, does the minister concede that there may be a problem?

(2) Has the minister requested management changes at the WA Country Health Service considering reports that Western Australian health executives have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and delayed responses from WACHS management?

(3) If no to part (2), why not?

(4) Is the minister concerned the ongoing reports of mismanagement and distrust of leadership within WACHS is eroding community and employee trust in our regional public hospitals?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

(1) The WA Country Health Service is actively managing workforce issues at both sites. I am satisfied that these actions are having positive impacts on workplace culture.

(2)–(3) Not applicable. There was no delay in responses or a lack of transparency.

(4) The WA Country Health Service, together with management and staff at both hospitals, are taking positive action to address workplace culture issues. I will continue to support their efforts.