Andrew Wilkie (Clark, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Health and Aged Care. The latest Report on government services highlights again that Tasmania's health system is one of the worst in the country. Indeed, 42 per cent of patients presenting to Tasmanian emergency departments wait longer than recommended times, and the median wait for elective surgery is 65 days—and up to 588 days for some patients. The impact of all this, obviously, is devastating, and just hoping that the situation will improve is madness. Clearly, a solution is needed that includes more funding and expert advice. Minister, as it's clear that the Tasmanian government is incapable of fixing the mess, will you intervene and help sort it out?

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