Question regarding the pay disparity experienced by experienced midwives moving from country to metropolitan hospitals in Western Australia, specifically why their prior experience isn't adequately recognised in their starting salary.

AnsweredQoN 3429Legislative Council
Asked
3 May 2006
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Health

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Unlike most other public servants, why are experienced midwives, some who have been matrons or directors of nursing at country hospitals, expected to start on the lowest levels of pay when the move from country hospital to the metropolitan hospitals?

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Answered
30 May 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
27 days
This experience will include that gained through working in country hospitals.

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