Victoria is facing a massive challenge to deliver its COVID catch-up plan as documents show the state is yet to hit the 20,000 monthly elective surgeries needed.
The latest health performance data shows a rise in the number of people languishing in emergency departments as they wait for a bed.
The Greens are making a bid to reduce Labor’s control of parliamentary committees amid negotiations over a possible inquiry into the scrapping of the Games.
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $103 million “boost” to Victoria’s local public health units. Instead,they’ve been hit with a 40 per cent budget cut and face job losses.
Old,elite,out of touch,poorly organised,unpopular and devoid of fresh ideas. The criticisms of the Liberal Party after its election loss have just begun,and the harshest come from within the party itself.
Experts say there are two glaring omissions among the billion-dollar election promises - a failure of much-needed reform and lack of crucial investment in preventive health.