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❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Minister for Health regarding a $1.5 million investment in touchless hand sanitiser units, requesting documentation and trial results. The Minister redirects the questions to Minister Saffioti.

AnsweredQoN 646Legislative Council

Asked

24 March 2022

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

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Health

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(1) I refer to a media statement by the former Minister for Health on 7 September 2021 announcing a $1.5 million investment in ten touchless hand sanitiser units, and I ask for the Minister to please table the following documents relating to the market led proposal: (a) concept submission; (b) business case; (c) business case evaluation; and (d) contract executed? (2) Now that the six month trial has concluded, what is the result of the trial? (3) Please table any review of the trial that has been provided to the Minister? (4) At what locations and for what periods of time was each of the ten sanitiser units located? (5) Of those identified in (4), what quantity of hand sanitiser was consumed by each unit during the trial period? (6) Has the State Government agreed to extend the trial or the funding beyond the initial six months? (7) If yes to (6), please provide details of any extension? (8) What brand of hand sanitiser was utilised during the trial and how was it ensured that the product used was safe and effective?