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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Organ Donors

QUESTION No. 134

Mr Wood - asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Services -

(1) Will the Government provide for drivers licences to contain information indicating the holders willingness to donate his/her organs in case of death.

Mr Duby - the answer to the members question is as follows:

(1) The ACT photographic drivers licence has a space to adhere information in relation to organ donation.

The ACT Department of Health is developing a procedure to utilise this provision, by enabling the donor to attach a notice of their donor status to their licence.

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