Hon Adele Farina questions the WA government's lower per capita investment in ambulance services compared to other Australian jurisdictions. The government defends its investment by citing cost-effectiveness and responsiveness.

AnsweredQoN 4539Legislative Council
Asked
18 October 2016
Portfolio
Health

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How does the
Government justify investing less dollars, per person, for ambulance services in
Western Australia, than the Government of every other Australian state and the Northern
Territory?

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Answered
22 November 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
The performance indicators measured in the Report on Government Services 2016 indicate that Western Australia is the most cost effective ambulance service in Australia, and has an effective and responsive ambulance service when compared to other jurisdictions.

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