❓ Hon Jim Scott questions the government on the establishment of an Environmental Health Foundation, its funding, location, and operational details. The government provides answers outlining changes to the initial plan, including not using a tender process or university base.
AnsweredQoN 2416Legislative Council
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(1) Did the Government announce in 2003 that it would establish an Environmental Health Foundation to be funded by the Department of Health?
(2) Was it stated that $125 000 would be available for the 2003-04 financial year and that tenders would be called before June 30 2004?
(3) Have tenders been called for the location of this Foundation?
(4) If not, why not and when will they be called?
(5) If yes, when did this occur and what was the outcome?
(6) What are the criteria for choosing the University at which the Foundation will be based?
(7) What are the terms of reference and what will the role of the Environmental Health Foundation be?
(8) Who are the experts on which the Foundation will rely for advice?
(2) Was it stated that $125 000 would be available for the 2003-04 financial year and that tenders would be called before June 30 2004?
(3) Have tenders been called for the location of this Foundation?
(4) If not, why not and when will they be called?
(5) If yes, when did this occur and what was the outcome?
(6) What are the criteria for choosing the University at which the Foundation will be based?
(7) What are the terms of reference and what will the role of the Environmental Health Foundation be?
(8) Who are the experts on which the Foundation will rely for advice?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 October 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
28 days
2. Yes. 3. The Government has received advice that calling tenders is not an appropriate procedure for setting up the Foundation. A structure has now been resolved utilising the Health Legislation Administration Act 1984. 4. Not applicable. 5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
3. The Government has received advice that calling tenders is not an appropriate procedure for setting up the Foundation. A structure has now been resolved utilising the Health Legislation Administration Act 1984. 4. Not applicable. 5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
4. Not applicable. 5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
"To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
3. The Government has received advice that calling tenders is not an appropriate procedure for setting up the Foundation. A structure has now been resolved utilising the Health Legislation Administration Act 1984. 4. Not applicable. 5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
4. Not applicable. 5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
5. Not applicable. 6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
6. It is not proposed that the Foundation be based at a University. 7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
7. Terms of Reference for the Foundation are as follows: "To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
"To advise and make recommendations to the Ministerial Council on Health, Environment and Industry Sustainability (the Ministerial Council) on the impact, or potential impact, of point source emissions and chemicals on the health of the community, including workers". As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
As indicated in the Terms of Reference, the role of the Foundation will be to provide expert independent advice to the Government on the human health effects of exposure to hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. 8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
8. It is proposed that the Foundation will consist of three 'core' members and that these members will utilize additional expert consultants depending on the nature of particular issues. Three eminent professionals have been approached to participate as core members of the Foundation and have agreed for their names to be progressed accordingly. Formal confirmation is yet to be received.
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