Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

On his campaign trail, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged A$200 million to upgrade St John of God Midland Public Hospital in Perth. He promised more beds and operating theatres, and a redesigned obstetrics and neonatal unit. It followed other recent election promises from the Labor government, including $120 million for new birthing facilities at Sydney’s planned Rouse Hill Hospital and $150 million to build a health centre in southern Adel…

Reprieve for Canberra bulk-billing practice as private operator steps in

In an election promise, federal Labor pledges $3.8 million to ensure a Canberra health co-op, which had nearly 5,000 patients on the books, can reopen.