❓ This parliamentary question scrutinises the Minister for Preventative Health's statement regarding flu vaccination commencement, specifically questioning awareness of AMA WA and RACGP's public support for April commencement and the credibility of these bodies. It also seeks information on past and current flu vaccination targets and strategies.
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During the 2026-27 Budget Estimates the Minister advised that no professional group had contacted or lobbied her for flu vaccinations to commence in April. Can the Minister advise:
(a) Is the Minister aware that the Australian Medical Association WA (AMA WA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have publicly stated their support for a flu vaccinations to commence in April;
(b) Has no one in the Minister's office or the Department of Health advised the Minister of this view from the AMW WA and RACGP;
(c) Does the Minister consider the AMA WA and RACGP as credible bodies that advocate in the best interests of the community;
(d) Were targets set for flu vaccination rates last year, if so what were they and what was the actual participation rate; and
(e) What is the target for this year and what practical steps are being taken to increase participation rates?
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(a) Is the Minister aware that the Australian Medical Association WA (AMA WA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have publicly stated their support for a flu vaccinations to commence in April;
(b) Has no one in the Minister's office or the Department of Health advised the Minister of this view from the AMW WA and RACGP;
(c) Does the Minister consider the AMA WA and RACGP as credible bodies that advocate in the best interests of the community;
(d) Were targets set for flu vaccination rates last year, if so what were they and what was the actual participation rate; and
(e) What is the target for this year and what practical steps are being taken to increase participation rates?
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