❓ Opposition MP Jonathan Huston asks the Minister for Health to commit to meeting with frontline workers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to discuss the hospital's condition. The Minister responds by highlighting her existing engagement with healthcare workers across the state.
AnsweredQoN 295Legislative Assembly
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Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
295. Mr Jonathan Huston to the Minister for Health:
I have a
supplementary question. Will the minister commit to meeting with frontline
workers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to hear firsthand their experiences
about this decaying hospital?
295. Mr Jonathan Huston to the Minister for Health:
I have a
supplementary question. Will the minister commit to meeting with frontline
workers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to hear firsthand their experiences
about this decaying hospital?
AnswerView source ↗
Member, I have made
a lifetime of meeting with frontline workers.
Several members
interjected.
Ms Meredith Hammat: I would hazard a guess, member,
that I have met with more than you over my lifetime.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members of the opposition, the minister
is responding to one of your questions.
Ms Meredith Hammat: In fact, since becoming minister,
I have spent a lot of time meeting with frontline workers in hospitals and in
health services right around the state. I have very much appreciated hearing
from them and hearing from their organisations, but also importantly visiting
our health system, visiting our hospitals and seeing firsthand what is
happening. Overwhelmingly, our staff are committed to delivering high quality,
safe care. They are passionate about the work they do, as am I.
Ms Sandra Brewer interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Cottesloe.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt.
Ms Meredith Hammat: They are passionate—
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt, I call you
to order for the second time. He was called earlier today.
Ms Meredith Hammat: Our healthcare workers are working
hard, they are passionate and committed to the work they do, as am I as health
minister.
a lifetime of meeting with frontline workers.
Several members
interjected.
Ms Meredith Hammat: I would hazard a guess, member,
that I have met with more than you over my lifetime.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members of the opposition, the minister
is responding to one of your questions.
Ms Meredith Hammat: In fact, since becoming minister,
I have spent a lot of time meeting with frontline workers in hospitals and in
health services right around the state. I have very much appreciated hearing
from them and hearing from their organisations, but also importantly visiting
our health system, visiting our hospitals and seeing firsthand what is
happening. Overwhelmingly, our staff are committed to delivering high quality,
safe care. They are passionate about the work they do, as am I.
Ms Sandra Brewer interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Cottesloe.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt.
Ms Meredith Hammat: They are passionate—
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt, I call you
to order for the second time. He was called earlier today.
Ms Meredith Hammat: Our healthcare workers are working
hard, they are passionate and committed to the work they do, as am I as health
minister.
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