Question On Notice No. 151 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 June 2021 by Hon Nick Goiran
Question Directed to the: Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Health (Notification by Midwives) Amendment Regulations 2021, and I ask:
(a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;
(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;
(c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns;
(d) if
yes to (c), what were those concerns;
(e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and
(f) if
no to (e), why not?
Answered on 10 August 2021
I am advised:
(a) Changes to Form 2 were recommended to the Chief Health Officer by members of the Midwives Notification System (MNS) Reference Group.
(b) The MNS Reference Group is comprised of representatives for midwives and child health nurses from public and private, metropolitan and country health services, the Australian College of Midwives, and midwifery educators.
(c) No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.