Minister's announcement: Pool safety reminder ahead of school holidays to keep kids safe

Media release
The State Government is urging Western Australians to ensure swimming pool fences and gates are installed, maintained, and used correctly to help kids stay safe this summer.
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Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Pool safety reminder ahead of school holidays to keep kids safe

Key points: 

  • Private pools with more than 30cm of water must have compliant safety barriers
  • Pool gates should never be propped open
  • Safety requirements also apply to portable pools and aquatic toys

More information on pool barriers, including a checklist for homeowners, is available at lgirs.wa.gov.au/rules-for-pools

For further safe summer tips go to https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/be-summer-safe

 

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