❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Health (Notification by Midwives) Amendment Regulations 2021. The Minister for Health responds that the changes were recommended by the Midwives Notification System Reference Group, which includes various midwifery and child health representatives, and that no concerns were raised during consultation.
AnsweredQoN 151Legislative Council
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I refer to the Health (Notification by Midwives) Amendment Regulations 2021 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were those concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were those concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
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Answered
10 August 2021
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised:
(a) Changes to Form 2 were recommended to the Chief Health Officer by members of the Midwives Notification System (MNS) Reference Group.
(b) The MNS Reference Group is comprised of representatives for midwives and child health nurses from public and private, metropolitan and country health services, the Australian College of Midwives, and midwifery educators.
(c) No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.
(a) Changes to Form 2 were recommended to the Chief Health Officer by members of the Midwives Notification System (MNS) Reference Group.
(b) The MNS Reference Group is comprised of representatives for midwives and child health nurses from public and private, metropolitan and country health services, the Australian College of Midwives, and midwifery educators.
(c) No.
(d)-(f) Not applicable.
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