The Launceston Show ended today, bringing to a close three days of useful feedback for the Liberal Team. The top three messages I received are as follows: (1) Ward Closures at the Launceston General Hospital: Many people involved in delivering healthcare in Northern Tasmania stopped to sign our petition and tell their stories about overworked staff and [...] Continue reading » » »
Labor’s health plans give with one hand and take with the other
During her visit to Tasmania on 3 October 2011, Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon announced new hospital beds for the north and north-west. The problem is that her promise of new beds sits uncomfortably with State Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne’s intent to cut frontline health services as part of State Labor’s budget rescue plan. It fails the common-sense [...] Continue reading » » »
