❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about COVID-19 health advice provided to Parliament, specifically regarding speaking arrangements in the Legislative Council and changes to vaccination requirements for category 3 occupations. The Minister confirms advice was given and tabled it, but further clarification is being sought.
AnsweredQoN 35Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
CORONAVIRUS — PARLIAMENT — HEALTH ADVICE
35. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the minister representing the
Minister for Health:
I refer to new measures aimed at
mitigating the risk of COVID-19 to Parliament and its occupants.
(1) Has the Chief
Health Officer or his delegate provided advice to Parliament, its Presiding
Officers or any other relevant person in relation to COVID-19 arrangements?
(2) If yes to (1), please table
that advice.
(3) Has the Chief
Health Officer provided advice that supports the majority of members in the
Legislative Council speaking from one place rather than their usual place in
the chamber as an effective public health measure?
(4) Has the Chief
Health Officer changed his advice of 22 October 2021 in relation to those
occupations that fall within category 3 and require vaccination to attend their
workplace only in ''the event of future lockdowns or major restrictions''?
35. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the minister representing the
Minister for Health:
I refer to new measures aimed at
mitigating the risk of COVID-19 to Parliament and its occupants.
(1) Has the Chief
Health Officer or his delegate provided advice to Parliament, its Presiding
Officers or any other relevant person in relation to COVID-19 arrangements?
(2) If yes to (1), please table
that advice.
(3) Has the Chief
Health Officer provided advice that supports the majority of members in the
Legislative Council speaking from one place rather than their usual place in
the chamber as an effective public health measure?
(4) Has the Chief
Health Officer changed his advice of 22 October 2021 in relation to those
occupations that fall within category 3 and require vaccination to attend their
workplace only in ''the event of future lockdowns or major restrictions''?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Yes;
however, the Presiding Officers are seeking further clarification on the advice
and expect to receive further advice. I table the initial advice.
[See paper 1060 .]
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Yes;
however, the Presiding Officers are seeking further clarification on the advice
and expect to receive further advice. I table the initial advice.
[See paper 1060 .]
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