Medi-Hotel Workers

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:32): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding quarantine facilities. Why has the government failed to offer secure full-time employment to medi-hotel workers like cleaners, security and catering staff, who can earn less than $22 an hour, and does the minister understand the significant challenges that part-time medi-hotel workers face in securing employment elsewhere?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:33): Yes, I am aware of those challenges, and that is why I am very pleased that my officers are working with the operators of the medi-hotels and the Tom's Court facility to strengthen the security of workers.