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❓ Question regarding the Federal Government's commitment to the National Health Reform Agreement and potential changes following a change in Federal Government, and the impact on WA funding. The Minister for Mental Health redirects questions about the National Health Reform Agreement to the Minister for Health.

AnsweredQoN 521Legislative Council

Asked

31 October 2013

Member

Hon Adele Farina

Portfolio

Mental Health

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I refer to Budget Paper No. 2, Volume 2 at page 540 "Outcomes, Services and Key Performance Information – Service Summary", line item "Significant Issues impacting the Agency – National Health Reform Agreement", and ask: (a) with the change of Federal Government: (i) has the Federal Government confirmed its commitment to the National Health Reform Agreement; (ii) has the Federal Government informed the Minister of any intended changes to the National Health Reform Agreement; and (iii) if yes to (a)(ii), what are the proposed changes and how will they impact funding to Western Australia; and (b) if the Minister has not had any discussions with the Federal Government concerning the National Health Reform Agreement and the National Mental Health Plan, when will the Minister be having these discussions with the Federal Government?

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Answered

5 December 2013

Responded by

Minister for Mental Health

Response time

35 days

(a) (i - iii) These questions should be directed to the Minister for Health.
(b) The Minister for Mental Health will meet with the Federal Government as soon as is practicable to discuss the National Mental Health Plan. The Minister for Health is responsible for the National Health Reform Agreement and any questions regarding that will need to be directed to him.

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