MEDIA ALERT
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Key WA MPs and electoral candidates will gather in Floreat on Thursday, 5 December to debate the most pressing public health issues in Western Australia ahead of the March election.
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) WA Pre-Election Forum will feature Minister for Health and Mental Health, The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Shadow Minister for Health & Mental Health; Leader of the WA Liberal Party The Hon Libby Mettam MLA and The Hon Dr Brad Pettitt MLC, Greens (WA).
The event will also coincide with the release of the Public Health Association of Australia WA Branch’s election platform, outlining the key commitments WA public health experts are seeking to keep West Australians healthy and well.
From the impact of alcohol on family violence, through to prevention funding, climate change, junk food marketing, the minimum age of criminal responsibility, and gambling, a range of key public health issues will be up for debate.
Moderator Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin, CEO of Public Health Association of Australia, will challenge the candidates on their policies and invite questions from attendees.
The event will be co-hosted by Injury Matters, Public Health Advocacy Institute, and the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Media are invited to attend and cover the debate in person or online. PHAA spokespeople will also be available for interview after the debate to reflect on the issues raised and commitments made.
What: PHAA WA Pre-Election Forum
When: Thursday 5 December 2024
Where: Bendat Basketball Centre, The Ellis Room, Level 1, 201 Underwood Ave, Floreat WA 6014 (and via livestream)
Speakers:
- The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Minister for Health; Mental Health,
- The Hon Libby Mettam MLA, Leader of the WA Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Health; Mental Health; Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence
- The Hon Dr Brad Pettitt MLC, Greens (WA)
Available for interview:
- Public Health Association of Australia WA Branch President Ainslie Sartori
- Public Health Association of Australia CEO Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin
Media should request interviews with the speakers via their media teams.
For media enquiries and to register your attendance or access to the livestream please contact Hollie Harwood, Public Health Association Australia on 0400 762 010 or hharwood@phaa.net.au