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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1093 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 November 2022 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

ST JOHN AMBULANCE — SERVICE DELIVERY

1093. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health:

I refer to the media release from the Minister for Health dated 9 August 2022 and entitled ''New era for ambulance services to deliver contemporary care'', which includes the statement that the government is working on —

a more contemporary contract which includes introducing new performance management measures, strengthening clinical oversight, and improving transparency on how public funds are spent

(1) Are negotiations for a new contract with St John Ambulance underway?

(2) If yes to (1), when is the new contract expected to be completed and signed?

(3) If yes to (1), will the contract include any clauses that will prevent St John Ambulance from reporting problems directly to the public or criticising the government or its policies?

(4) If yes to (3), do these gag clauses meet the government's new version of gold-standard transparency?

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:

I answer on behalf of the Leader of the House. I do not have the answer to that. Did the honourable member say question 1208?

Hon Dr Steve Thomas: Question 1208.

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON: I have answers to 1207 and 1214. If an answer comes in, I will give it to the member later in question time.