PERTH CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL — AISHWARYA ASWATH
742. Ms L. METTAM to the Premier:
I
ask this question on behalf of Aishwarya Aswath's parents. I note the
bitter disappointment of Aishwarya Aswath's parents over the
Premier's comments yesterday in the house, including his comments on
sepsis and his dismissal of staffing issues on that tragic evening. What does
the Premier say to Aishwarya's parents, given his comments yesterday
and the Minister for Health's commitment to prevent this from occurring
again after the sepsis death of Malakai Paraone in 2016 and the promise of ''Malakai's
Rule''?
Mr M.
McGOWAN replied:
Before I answer that question, I acknowledge
that today is Remembrance Day and I acknowledge all the current serving Defence Force personnel and ex–service
personnel. It is a very historic and meaningful day for all Australians.
In
terms of the question, what occurred with Aishwarya is a very sad event and no
doubt her parents and her broader family are feeling it very deeply and
will continue to do so, I am sure, for the remainder of their lives. In terms
of the issues I saw in the media that Aishwarya's parents raised, a coronial
inquiry will take place next year that will go
into more of the details about the exact events in question. I am sure, and I hope,
that will provide further answers for a family who is obviously going
through a great deal of pain.