❓ Hon. Sophie McNeill questions the cancellation of a panel discussion at Fiona Stanley Hospital featuring Palestinian Australian doctors, seeking information on the former Minister's awareness and requesting reinstatement of the event. The Minister's response indicates a lack of awareness and support for postgraduate medical education.
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Fiona Stanley Hospital—Panel discussion—Cancellation844.Hon Sophie McNeillto the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Health:I refer to recent
reports about the abrupt cancellation of a planned panel discussion featuring two
Palestinian Australian doctors at Fiona Stanley Hospital in September 2024.(1) Was the then Minister for Health aware of the
cancellation of this event; if yes, when were they informed; and, if not, will
the minister or department investigate the cancellation of this event?(2) Will the current minister ensure that the event
is reinstated as per the commitment made to Professor Fiona Stanley and, if
yes, when will this occur?
for Health:I refer to recent
reports about the abrupt cancellation of a planned panel discussion featuring two
Palestinian Australian doctors at Fiona Stanley Hospital in September 2024.(1) Was the then Minister for Health aware of the
cancellation of this event; if yes, when were they informed; and, if not, will
the minister or department investigate the cancellation of this event?(2) Will the current minister ensure that the event
is reinstated as per the commitment made to Professor Fiona Stanley and, if
yes, when will this occur?
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15 October 2025
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Hon Pierre Yang replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following has been
provided by the Minister for Health.(1) WA Health is not aware of any record that
confirms that the former Minister for Health was made aware of the cancellation
of the event.(2) Fiona Stanley Hospital's executive supports
postgraduate medical education sessions to support the development of
clinicians.
Fiona Stanley Hospital—Panel discussion—Cancellation
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following has been
provided by the Minister for Health.(1) WA Health is not aware of any record that
confirms that the former Minister for Health was made aware of the cancellation
of the event.(2) Fiona Stanley Hospital's executive supports
postgraduate medical education sessions to support the development of
clinicians.
Fiona Stanley Hospital—Panel discussion—Cancellation
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