Question Time

Ambulance Ramping

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing about deaths in ambulances. After the Flinders Medical Centre ramping death last week, the Premier stated, 'The Coroner will conduct a full investigation.' I ask the minister: did the minister check with the Coroner before that announcement was made or did both the Premier and the minister simply presume there would be a coronial inquest?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:20): I don't speak for the Premier. What I have said publicly is that these matters, as with due process, are reported to the Coroner.