Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Questions without Notice

Health

2:19 pm

Photo of Joe LudwigJoe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the opposition for their question in respect of this. In terms of the specifics of the question, I am happy to take it on notice and provide a response as the repping minister for this area. I can also say, in terms of providing information on where the funding goes, we—that is, the government—are building the health services after 11 years of neglect so that money can be utilised in a $10 billion health and hospital fund, which is one of the single biggest investments in health infrastructure ever; $3.2 billion in health and hospital reform, including $600 billion to slash elective surgery waiting lists; and $275 million to establish GP superclinics in local communities.

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