Legislative Council: Tuesday, March 03, 2020

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Coronavirus

The Hon. I. PNEVMATIKOS (15:01): My question is to the Minister for Human Services. Could the minister outline what she has been doing to ensure the residents and staff are prepared for any coronavirus challenges that may arise in services for which she is responsible, including homelessness shelters and services, domestic violence shelters and services and supported accommodation for people with disability?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:02): I thank the honourable member for her question. We have asked our department to ensure that they have contingency plans for the coronavirus, including business continuity planning. I am expecting an update from my department very shortly, and I will obtain the details from that.