Question on Notice regarding the forensic health workforce in WA, specifically focusing on staffing levels, regional distribution, funding for regional professionals, and the potential for mobile forensic services. The answer refers to a previous question.

AnsweredQoN 309Legislative Council
Asked
18 June 2025
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Health

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I refer to the forensic health workforce in Western Australia (WA), and I ask: (a) as of 1 June 2025, how many forensic nurses and forensic medical officers are employed across the WA public health system; (b) in reference to (a), what proportion are based outside the metropolitan area; (c) what funding has been allocated over the last three years to train, recruit, and retain forensic health professionals in regional WA; and (d) has the Government considered establishing a mobile forensic response service, or rotating regional forensic teams to improve access for survivors in rural communities?

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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
5 days
(a-d) Please refer to answer provided in LC QON 289

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