Question Time

Hibbert Review

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:37): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Has the minister ever received advice about a reportable death pursuant to the Coroners Act, and in particular has the minister at any time received advice that the cluster of nine deaths, which are the subject of the Hibbert report, are or may be reportable deaths pursuant to the Coroners Act, and when was the Coroner first informed of these deaths?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:37): The nine cases that were part of the Hibbert review have been referred to the Coroner. In terms of when they were referred, I will take that on notice.