Women's and Children's Hospital

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:32): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding hospitals. What caused the latest blackout at the Women's and Children's Hospital last night, which I understand is the third blackout in two years? What happened during the 45-minute power interruption? Did any generator kick in as required? Were all hospital lights, medical equipment, lifts and appliances operational during the blackout or were there interruptions?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:33): I thank the honourable member for her series of questions. Last night, there was a temporary loss of non-essential lighting at the Women's and Children's Hospital. I am advised that was as a result of a circuit tripping. Engineers were on site within 20 minutes, and the fault was rectified and full operations were restored within 45 minutes. I am advised that it was not a blackout as such; it was a temporary dimming of lights in parts of the Rogerson Building. Accordingly, generators were not required, as all essential areas remained lit and there were no adverse patient outcomes.