❓ Question regarding the WA government's use of gender-neutral language in health contexts, specifically concerning the New Women and Babies Hospital Project and related policies. The question seeks transparency on any directives promoting gender-neutral language and its impact on the hospital's naming.
AnsweredQoN 1258Legislative Council
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I refer to recent actions by the State Government to remove or replace the word “women” in legislation, policy documents and official guidance, as well as to the State Government’s website description of the New Women and Babies Hospital Project, and I ask: (a) has the Department issued, adopted, or relied upon any policy, guideline, directive, or advice promoting gender-neutral language in place of the word “women” in maternity, obstetric, neonatal, or health-infrastructure contexts, and if so, has this been applied or considered in relation to the naming of the new hospital: (i) if yes to (a), will the Minister table that advice?
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Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health; Mental Health
Response time
8 days
Please refer to LC QON 1257
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