❓ Ms. Davies asks the Premier to consider creating a centralised information hub for Western Australians regarding the emerging Coronavirus situation, addressing concerns about information overload and accessibility. The Premier acknowledges the need and mentions existing and planned services.
AnsweredQoN 159Legislative Assembly
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CORONAVIRUS —
ONE-STOP INFORMATION HUB
159. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
Thank
you, Premier. I have a supplementary question. Whilst acknowledging that there
is a plethora of information , and that was really the basis of the
question—that there are so many places to find it—will the
Premier consider, as the situation continues to emerge, the creation of a one-stop
shop to ensure that there is timely, credible and accurate information
available to those who need it from a Western Australian perspective. My
understanding is that the hotline is a commonwealth hotline related to health
issues, and that that is always engaged.
ONE-STOP INFORMATION HUB
159. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
Thank
you, Premier. I have a supplementary question. Whilst acknowledging that there
is a plethora of information , and that was really the basis of the
question—that there are so many places to find it—will the
Premier consider, as the situation continues to emerge, the creation of a one-stop
shop to ensure that there is timely, credible and accurate information
available to those who need it from a Western Australian perspective. My
understanding is that the hotline is a commonwealth hotline related to health
issues, and that that is always engaged.
AnswerView source ↗
The hotline 1800 020 080 has been
set up by the Department of Health, and I have no doubt it is getting a lot of
queries. It is available to the public who want health advice. As we speak, the
Minister for Small Business is also establishing a small business advisory
service, because, naturally, people in small business are seeking that information. There will be further announcements
about that. Separating the health and economic advisory services , I think,
is probably wise.
set up by the Department of Health, and I have no doubt it is getting a lot of
queries. It is available to the public who want health advice. As we speak, the
Minister for Small Business is also establishing a small business advisory
service, because, naturally, people in small business are seeking that information. There will be further announcements
about that. Separating the health and economic advisory services , I think,
is probably wise.
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