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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 3401 asked in the Legislative Council on 5 November 2020 by Hon Diane Evers

Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to the Minister’s response on 6 June 2019 to question on notice 2091, that a radiation consultant employed by an environmental consulting firm provided advice to the Radiological Council that there was no scientific basis for a buffer, and I ask:
(a) did the Radiological Council commission this advice/report by the environmental consulting firm;
(b) if no to (a), who did; and
(c) if yes to (a), is it normal procedure for the Radiological Council to rely on radiation consultants employed by environmental consulting firms to give advice in matters of radiation that can affect public health?

Answered on 26 November 2020

I am advised:

(a)   No.

(b)   The information cannot be disclosed under Section 49 of the Radiation Safety Act.

(c)   Not applicable.