Nicola Roxon (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

The Gold Coast is an important region in Australia, as we know. It is a fast-growing community. The problems at Gold Coast Hospital are well known, because of the boom in the population and of course the ageing population. That is why it is important for us to be holding a consultation in the Gold Coast. In fact, it is a point that is also made in the article. The article, by Sue Lappeman, says:

The Gold Coast is at a critical stage in its development and needs someone who will fight for what it needs, not a show- pony more intent on a spot on the frontbench.

Interestingly, the article—

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