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Clarification sought regarding the use of emergency powers within the WA Public Health Act 2016, specifically section 158.
🟡 Medium · Speech29 May 2025 · 139 words
Have emergency powers in the Public Health Act, allowing forced vaccination, ever been used? No.
Minister confirms emergency powers within the Public Health Act have never been used.
“Powers under section 158 have never been used.”
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Members who spoke
Scott, PhilipYang, Pierre
Topics
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Legislation Referenced
· 29 May 2025
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