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Hearings held with agencies responsible for COVID-19 response

Community Development and Justice Standing Committee (2017 - 2021)· 19 November 2020general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the state's COVID-19 response by holding hearings with key agencies like the State Emergency Management Committee, State Emergency Coordinator, State Recovery Controller, and State Welfare Coordinator. The committee aimed to understand the emergency management framework and capture lessons learned. Due to time constraints, a formal inquiry was not possible before the end of the 40th Parliament.

Impact

The report acknowledges the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on all Western Australians, businesses, and government agencies. It highlights the efforts of emergency services and other workers, and the compliance of the public in reducing the spread of the virus.

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