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❓ Mr Leary questions the Health Minister regarding Legionella detection and management at Albany Health Campus, seeking details on detection instances, testing frequency, reporting procedures, and potential Legionnaires' disease cases linked to the facility. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 512Legislative Assembly

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20 August 2025

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Mr Scott Leary

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Health Infrastructure

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I refer to the detection and management of Legionella bacteria at Albany Health Campus over the past 12 months, and I ask: (a) In the past 12 months, has Legionella bacteria been detected in the water systems, cooling towers, or other facilities at Albany Health Campus; (b) For each detection, please advise: (i) the date of detection; (ii) the source or location within the facility where the bacteria was found; (iii) the Legionella species detected; (iv) the concentration detected; and (v) the remediation measures undertaken and the date they were completed; (c) How often is Albany Health Campus required to test for Legionella; (d) Are test results reported to the Department of Health, and if so, what is the process and timeframe for reporting; and (e) In the past 12 months, have any patients, visitors, or staff contracted Legionnaires’ disease linked to exposure at Albany Health Campus? If yes, please provide details including the date of diagnosis and the outcome of any investigations?