A parliamentary question regarding the sourcing and installation of blinds at the Perth Children's Hospital, specifically questioning the use of overseas manufacturers and workers. The Minister redirected the question to the Department of Treasury.

AnsweredQoN 702Legislative Council
Asked
25 June 2014
Portfolio
Health

QuestionView source ↗

PERTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL — BLINDS
702. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the Perth Children's Hospital.
(1) Can the
minister confirm that blinds manufactured overseas are being, or have been,
installed in the hospital?
(2) If yes to
(1), where were the blinds manufactured, and why were these sourced overseas
rather than locally or within Australia?
(3) Can the
minister confirm that overseas workers have been brought in to install the
blinds?
(4) If yes to (3), where are the workers from, and why were
local workers not used?
(5) What was the cost of the blinds, and what was the cost of
the installation of the blinds?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1)–(5)
As the Office of Strategic Projects at the Department of Treasury is
responsible for decisions concerning fittings, fixtures and equipment at the
Perth Children's Hospital, this question should be redirected to the
Department of Treasury.

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