Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The Minister for Health and Ageing has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The Health and Ageing portfolio is not responsible for building design matters that might relate to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and is not equipped to undertake work on such matters. Building design and other options to reduce potential chemical sensitivity reactions would appropriately be considered by building control authorities, and entities that own, lease, operate or manage premises. In the case of hospitals or other medical services, the Department is aware that some public and private providers are moving to develop protocols to provide an environment that reduces exposure to irritants.