❓ Dr. Walker asks about WA's plans to vaccinate foreign ship crews and awareness of similar plans in other Australian jurisdictions. The government's response highlights existing safety measures and adherence to expert health advice, without directly addressing vaccination plans.
AnsweredQoN 637Legislative Council
Asked
7 September 2021
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
QuestionView source ↗
CORONAVIRUS — VACCINATIONS — MARITIME
WORKERS
637. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
note that sea transport is pivotal to the WA economy as a whole, and that many
of the ships that dock at WA ports to take onboard iron ore and other
major export items are regular and repeat visitors to our shores.
(1) Does the
government have any plans to offer vaccinations to foreign ships' crew
members now or in the near future?
(2) Is the
government aware of any proposals or discussions around similar potential
vaccination plans in other jurisdictions across Australia?
WORKERS
637. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
note that sea transport is pivotal to the WA economy as a whole, and that many
of the ships that dock at WA ports to take onboard iron ore and other
major export items are regular and repeat visitors to our shores.
(1) Does the
government have any plans to offer vaccinations to foreign ships' crew
members now or in the near future?
(2) Is the
government aware of any proposals or discussions around similar potential
vaccination plans in other jurisdictions across Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
Western Australian government has implemented a range of safety measures at Western
Australian ports, including face masks and strict quarantine instructions for
maritime crew. The Western Australian government will continue to follow the
expert health advice that has protected Western Australians throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
Western Australian government has implemented a range of safety measures at Western
Australian ports, including face masks and strict quarantine instructions for
maritime crew. The Western Australian government will continue to follow the
expert health advice that has protected Western Australians throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic.
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