Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

Illegal maritime arrivals will never settle in Australia. There are 65 health professionals contracted by the Australian government to provide health services on Nauru, including 33 mental health professionals. These services are available seven days and week and after hours. This is a ratio of one medical professional for every 11 transferees on the island. Decisions about medical transfers are made on a case-by-case basis under the guidance of the Commonwealth medical officer.