Ambulance Ramping

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): Supplementary arising from the answer: to be clear, does the minister have knowledge that there will be a full investigation by the Coroner or does the minister only have knowledge it has been reported to the Coroner and there may or may not be a full investigation?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:21): My understanding is the Corner has a number—and I seem to recall the number might be 2,000—of reportable deaths a year, but I will take that on notice to clarify if I need to. Any of those reportable deaths could lead to investigations; some of those investigations may lead to inquests. Considering that this event was only last week, I would be very surprised if the Coroner has made a decision in relation to what action, if any, will be taken in this case.