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MINISTER FOR HEATH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 1268

School Camp - Food Poisoning Incident

Mrs Carnell - To ask the Minister for Health - In relation to public health

(1) Was it correct that year 5 students of the St Anthonys School, whilst attending a

school camp recently, became victims of food poisoning.

(2) Was it correct that the camp was conducted at a property owned by the ACT

Department of Education and Training.

(3) Has any action been taken by health authorities to investigate this particular

incident; if not, why not.

(4) If this incident has been investigated what were the findings of the report, is there

any liability or negligence on the part of the owner of the property; if so, what

action has or will be taken under the relevant health legislation.

(5) What advice has been given to the school, to parents of children or teachers or

staff affected by this incidence.

(6) Is there any reason that the investigation findings cannot be made available to the

Assembly; if not, will you table in the Assembly the findings of the investigation.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is:

(1) An incident did occur where year 5 students of the St Anthonys School did suffer

from symptoms similar to those of food poisoning.

(2) It is correct that the camp was conducted at a property owned by the ACT

Department of Education and Training. The property is known as Birrigai.

(3) Officers of the Public and Environmental Health Service of the Department of

Health responded to the incident immediately they were notified, which was

within hours of the occurrence.

(4) The investigating officers found the premises to be well maintained and considered that there was no evidence of negligence on the part of those operating the property. A detailed questionnaire was provide to the families of all children who attended the camp, the results of which were used to assess the possible method of spread of the infection.

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