Hon Anthony Spagnolo questions the government about advice received regarding the removal of the word "women" from the New Women and Babies Hospital Project's name and related documents. The answer refers to another question, LC QON 1257.

AnsweredQoN 1259Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2026
Portfolio
Health; Mental Health

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I refer to recent actions by the State Government to remove or replace the word “women” in legislation, policy documents and official guidance, as well as to the State Government’s website description of the New Women and Babies Hospital Project, and I ask: (a) has the Department sought or received advice from any clinical colleges, hospitals (including King Edward Memorial Hospital), clinicians, or external stakeholders recommending or supporting the removal or replacement of the word “Women” in the hospital’s name: (i) if yes to (a), will the Minister table that advice?

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Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health; Mental Health
Response time
8 days
Please refer to LC QON 1257.

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