❓ Hon Alison Xamon inquired about requiring health professional representation on the Injury Matters board to enhance injury prevention strategies. The Minister declined, citing Injury Matters' independence and board election process.
AnsweredQoN 1481Legislative Council
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I refer to the composition of the board of Injury Matters, and I ask: (a) will the Minister consider implementing a requirement for health professionals to be represented on the board so that their perspectives and expertise can enhance injury prevention strategies; (b) if yes to (a), when; and (c) if not to (a), why not?
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Answered
11 September 2018
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised that:
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
(c) Injury Matters is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. The board of directors are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting.
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
(c) Injury Matters is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. The board of directors are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting.
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