Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

I reject the allegation made at the outset of that question. Mr Ramsey has been very actively working with his ministerial colleagues and working closely with the South Australian government. As I was saying towards the end of my answer, Mr Ramsey secured $300,000 for the Northern Eyre Peninsula Health Alliance to undertake a piece of work to see what would be the most effective things in attracting and retaining doctors, specifically in the Kimba region. He's actually out there doing the job and working hard for his constituents.

I acknowledge, Senator Patrick, your concern for the community as well; this is an important issue, but it is complex. We are working with that community, providing them with resources, to help come to solutions and facilitate the attraction of doctors into those particular communities, because we understand it's important. (Time expired)