David Bushby (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 8 November 2011:

(1) When was the Minister first made aware of the Tasmanian Government's decision to cut $58.1 million out of elective surgery over the next 3 years.

(2) Given that more than 100 hospital beds are closing in Tasmania as a result of these elective surgery cuts, what, if any, guarantees have been sought and provided that the new 195 overnight beds as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment will be fully staffed.

(3) Given that the Tasmanian Government has clearly breached the National Health Reform Agreement with their cuts to elective surgery, what actions will the Federal Government be taking to enforce compliance with that agreement.