Embattled Minister has failed his workforce, failed patients Reactionary response to pressures from own party and workforce New mental health initiatives won’t make a difference in the short term Embattled Health Minister Michael Ferguson has today admitted his comprehensive failure in a knee-jerk, panicked reaction to the growing health and …
Shadow Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Josh Willie has marked National Carers Week by calling on the Government to do more to support carer inclusiveness and support hidden carers – those who don’t recognise that they are carers. Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family …
Premier has opportunity to listen where Michael Ferguson has failed Immediate steps proposed by Labor will support doctors, nurses and patients Premier must show he is prepared to work collaboratively to find solutions Premier Hodgman has an opportunity to show Tasmanians he is prepared to step in and provide solutions …
Everyone is wrong on health crisis except Michael Ferguson – according to Michael Ferguson Royal Hobart Hospital remains at Level Four with fears crisis will escalate further New report shows up to 80 avoidable deaths a year possible as arrogant Minister refuses to act Premier Hodgman can no longer ignore …
Federal Labor commitment would be enough for 131 additional teachers Labor recognises the value of public education Liberal Senators and the Premier must lobby for PM to match funding Shadow Education Minister Michelle O’Byrne has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to match Federal Labor’s bold commitment of $52 million …
• Tasmanians need answers on mental health beds as state marks Mental Health Week • Ferguson needs to tell Tasmanians where and when he will provide beds • Labor’s plan would provide beds and mental health facilities across Tasmanian communities Health Minister Michael Ferguson needs to finally tell Tasmanians if …
Hodgman tells colleagues health system failing Tasmanians and “not good enough” Liberal Government has overseen annual $100m black hole in health funding Cut the excuses – it’s time to sack failing Ferguson Premier Hodgman’s address to the Liberals State Council where he admitted the system was failing Tasmanians and “not …
Tasmanian women still waiting for details of new termination service Minister shows complete disregard for women’s health Will the Minister commit to delivering on this promise? Deputy Labor Leader, Michelle O’Byrne, said it was disgraceful that Tasmanian women are still waiting for embattled Health Minister Michael Ferguson to release …
Liberals must release plan for better infrastructure and essential services Why isn’t the Premier investing in skills and training? Will Hodgman and Scott Morrison need to come clean on their plan for population growth in Tasmania. Labor supports increasing Tasmania’s migrant intake but it must be accompanied with a …
Government must stop taking nurses and midwives for granted It’s time to scrap the 2% wage cap Labor Leader Rebecca White has joined nurses and midwives calling on Health Minister Michael Ferguson to properly fund the health system and for the Treasurer to scrap his unfair wages policy. Ms White …