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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 211 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 15 June 2021 by Ms L. Mettam

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

PAEDIATRIC SERVICES — WAITLIST

211. Ms L. METTAM to the Minister for Health:

I have a supplementary question. If the Child and Adolescent Health Service has invested in additional paediatric and allied health staff between February and November this year, why, in June, is the waitlist still up to two years and will the minister commit to increase funding in the next budget; and, if not, why not?

Mr R.H. COOK replied:

I can give a solemn commitment that there will be increased funding for the health system in the forthcoming budget. As the member observes, we continue to recruit in these areas, which are difficult areas to recruit in. Staff are attracted to the private sector and to other opportunities, but we have some great doctors and nurses and incredible paediatricians working in our child and adolescent health services, making sure that they are amongst the best in the world. There is only one group in the community that is criticising their fantastic work and that is you, member for Vasse.

The SPEAKER: I thank Falcon Primary School for joining us in the gallery.