❓ A parliamentary question regarding the fluoridation of the water supply in Busselton, Western Australia, including current status, potential proposals, and awareness of research against fluoridation. The Minister confirms no artificial fluoridation, ongoing discussions, and lack of scientifically sound research against it.
AnsweredQoN 585Legislative Assembly
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585. Ms McHALE to the Minister for Health:
(1) Is the water supply in the Busselton area fluoridated?
(2) If not, are there any proposals to do so?
(3) If the answer to question (2) is yes, what are these proposals and when will a decision be taken on this matter?
(4) Is the Minister aware of any research advising against the use of fluoride in the water supply?
(5) If yes, what are the findings of this research?
(1) Is the water supply in the Busselton area fluoridated?
(2) If not, are there any proposals to do so?
(3) If the answer to question (2) is yes, what are these proposals and when will a decision be taken on this matter?
(4) Is the Minister aware of any research advising against the use of fluoride in the water supply?
(5) If yes, what are the findings of this research?
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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
70 days
The Minister Replied:
1. There is some naturally occurring fluoride in the water supply in Busselton but the water supply is not artificially fluoridated to the recommended level.
2. There is no specific proposal. However the matter of increasing the fluoride concentration in Busselton drinking water is under discussion.
3. Not applicable.
4.-5. I am advised, no research reporting adverse effects of fluoridation has withstood expert scientific scrutiny. The National Health and Medical Research Council, the World Health Organisation, the United States Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and many other reputable government and professional agencies endorse fluoridation as safe and effective.
1. There is some naturally occurring fluoride in the water supply in Busselton but the water supply is not artificially fluoridated to the recommended level.
2. There is no specific proposal. However the matter of increasing the fluoride concentration in Busselton drinking water is under discussion.
3. Not applicable.
4.-5. I am advised, no research reporting adverse effects of fluoridation has withstood expert scientific scrutiny. The National Health and Medical Research Council, the World Health Organisation, the United States Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and many other reputable government and professional agencies endorse fluoridation as safe and effective.
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