❓ Dr. Thomas questions the progress of a new contract with St John Ambulance, focusing on transparency and potential restrictions on St John's ability to publicly report issues or criticize the government. The question was unanswered.
AnsweredQoN 1093Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ST JOHN AMBULANCE — SERVICE DELIVERY
1093. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the media release from
the Minister for Health dated 9 August 2022 and entitled ''New era for
ambulance services to deliver contemporary care'', which includes the
statement that the government is working on —
a more contemporary contract which
includes introducing new performance management measures, strengthening
clinical oversight, and improving transparency on how public funds are spent
(1) Are negotiations for a new
contract with St John Ambulance underway?
(2) If yes to (1), when is the new
contract expected to be completed and signed?
(3) If yes to
(1), will the contract include any clauses that will prevent St John Ambulance
from reporting problems directly to the public or criticising the government or
its policies?
(4) If yes to
(3), do these gag clauses meet the government's new version of
gold-standard transparency?
1093. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the media release from
the Minister for Health dated 9 August 2022 and entitled ''New era for
ambulance services to deliver contemporary care'', which includes the
statement that the government is working on —
a more contemporary contract which
includes introducing new performance management measures, strengthening
clinical oversight, and improving transparency on how public funds are spent
(1) Are negotiations for a new
contract with St John Ambulance underway?
(2) If yes to (1), when is the new
contract expected to be completed and signed?
(3) If yes to
(1), will the contract include any clauses that will prevent St John Ambulance
from reporting problems directly to the public or criticising the government or
its policies?
(4) If yes to
(3), do these gag clauses meet the government's new version of
gold-standard transparency?
AnswerView source ↗
I answer on behalf of the Leader of the
House. I do not have the answer to that. Did the honourable member say question
1208?
Hon Dr Steve Thomas : Question
1208.
Hon STEPHEN DAWSON : I have
answers to 1207 and 1214. If an answer comes in, I will give it to the member
later in question time.
House. I do not have the answer to that. Did the honourable member say question
1208?
Hon Dr Steve Thomas : Question
1208.
Hon STEPHEN DAWSON : I have
answers to 1207 and 1214. If an answer comes in, I will give it to the member
later in question time.
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