A Member of Parliament questions the lack of public announcement regarding the extension of the Chief Health Officer's term. The government responds that such announcements are not required or standard practice.

AnsweredQoN 1003Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 March 2024
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the gazetted Instrument of Designation designating Dr Andrew Robertson to be the Chief Health Officer for a two-year term from 1 March 2024 to 27 February 2026, and I ask: (a) Why was there no media release or other public statement announcing this extension of the Chief Health Officer's term?

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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
There is no requirement for, nor is it usual practice for, the designation of the Chief Health officer to be announced via a media release or other public statement.

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