Page 3981 - Week 10 - Thursday, 20 September 2018

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Government—meetings
(Question No 1574)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, upon notice, on 3 August 2018:

Has Ms Katy Gallagher attended any meetings involving ACT Government officials and/or ministers since she began work with the Little Company of Mary; if so, (a) what were the dates of those meetings, (b) where were they held, (c) who attended, (d) what matters were discussed and (e) what were the outcomes.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. Yes, with ACT Government officials, as part of ACT Health’s cross directorate Building Health Services Program (BHSP) Strategy Steering Committee (time limited meeting group).

a) 16 July 2018 (specific debrief meeting with Calvary and Ms Gallagher, as they were apologies for the steering committee meeting of 9 July 2018), 19 July 2018, 27 July 2018, 2 August 2018, and 9 August 2018.

b) Calvary Hospital on 16 July 2018 and ACT Health Corporate offices for the other dates.

c - e) Attendees were present from ACT Health, other ACT Government, Calvary and Capital Health Network. A range of matters were discussed to inform policy proposals in relation to ACT Health’s major infrastructure investment projects.

The final outcomes will inform a submission to the ACT Government.

Domestic animal services—dogs
(Question No 1575)

Ms Lawder asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 3 August 2018:

(1) Was Domestic Animal Services (DAS) aware of the microchip and the identification of the owner before the instruction was given to destroy the dog “Izzy” on or about 11 June 2018.

(2) What was the reason there was an urgency to destroy “Izzy” within 24 hours of her being taken into care.

(3) Why were DAS’s normal protocols not adhered to in the case of “Izzy”.

(4) When will the owner find out what happened to “Izzy”.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) On presentation to DAS, Rangers scanned ‘Izzy’ and identified she was microchipped. Rangers attempted to contact the owner however the contact information in the microchip details had not been updated.


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