❓ Opposition asks the Premier to commit to an independent investigation into suicides of patients discharged from the Alma Street Centre. The Premier acknowledges the issue but avoids committing to an independent investigation, promising to consider it.
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ALMA STREET CENTRE — DISCHARGED PATIENT SUICIDES
I have a supplementary question. Will the Premier commit to consulting with the Minister for Mental Health with a view to shifting from an internal departmental review of this matter to an independent investigation? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I have a supplementary question. Will the Premier commit to consulting with the Minister for Mental Health with a view to shifting from an internal departmental review of this matter to an independent investigation? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I am certainly happy to raise the issue with the Minister for Mental Health—I am sure she is fully aware of it—but I am not going to make any pre-emptive commitment. I will look at it on good merit. As I say, it is a very sad situation for these patients who have suicided, which obviously they have.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am certainly happy to raise the issue with the Minister for Mental Health—I am sure she is fully aware of it—but I am not going to make any pre-emptive commitment. I will look at it on good merit. As I say, it is a very sad situation for these patients who have suicided, which obviously they have.
I am certainly happy to raise the issue with the Minister for Mental Health—I am sure she is fully aware of it—but I am not going to make any pre-emptive commitment. I will look at it on good merit. As I say, it is a very sad situation for these patients who have suicided, which obviously they have.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I am certainly happy to raise the issue with the Minister for Mental Health—I am sure she is fully aware of it—but I am not going to make any pre-emptive commitment. I will look at it on good merit. As I say, it is a very sad situation for these patients who have suicided, which obviously they have.
I am certainly happy to raise the issue with the Minister for Mental Health—I am sure she is fully aware of it—but I am not going to make any pre-emptive commitment. I will look at it on good merit. As I say, it is a very sad situation for these patients who have suicided, which obviously they have.
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