Shadow Minister for Health and Human Services

March 2007 Media Releases

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13
Mar

More health issues for State Government

2007

The departure of the head of the State’s Health and Human Services Department is a major blow to health reform in Tasmania.

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14
Mar

Minister doesn’t have answers on health

2007

The State Government can’t say how long it will take to hire a new head for its beleaguered Health and Human Services Department.

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18
Mar

Mental health services

2007

The Lennon Government is lacking a real commitment to mental health.

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22
Mar

Lack of action following hospital attack

2007

The State Government has admitted it’s failed to respond appropriately to nursing staff concerns following a serious attack on them by a patient at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) late last year.

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26
Mar

Appointment of full time Commissioner for Children

2007

The appointment of a new full-time Commissioner for Children in Tasmania is overdue.

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27
Mar

Budget breakdown appears impossible

2007

The State Government’s inability to give a detailed breakdown of funding for disability services across the State is beyond belief.

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28
Mar

Six week wait completely unacceptable

2007

Tasmanian women are being forced to wait up to six weeks for the results of mammograms, some of which are being sent interstate for assessment.

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Ashley rehabilitation inadequate

On average, Tasmanian youths spend more time in detention than any other State or Territory - however, reform and education programs are almost non-existent.

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