Health

1481. Hon Alison Xamon to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Health:

I refer to the composition of the board of Injury Matters, and I ask:

(a)  will the Minister consider implementing a requirement for health professionals to be represented on the board so that their perspectives and expertise can enhance injury prevention strategies;

(b)  if yes to (a), when; and

(c)  if not to (a), why not?

HON AARON STONEHOUSE (South Metropolitan) [1.04 pm]: I move —

(1)  A select committee, to be known as the Personal Choice and Community Safety Committee, is established.

(2)  The select committee is to inquire into and report on the economic and social impact of measures introduced in Western Australia to restrict personal choice “for the individual’s own good”, with particular reference to —