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This is a Crisis
This is a crisis. That’s 17 staff you can no longer rely on. It must be impacting services at the Gympie Hospital. The problems with the paediatric ward were the result of staffing issues, so to lose 17 staff will strain an overloaded system. I am hearing anecdotally...
High Rates of Chronic Diseases Are Just Another Reason We Need a New Hospital
The high rates of chronic diseases are not shocking. What is shocking is the state government didn’t see this and do something about it. They reflect locals’ inability to access preventative and treatment health services and the average age of our population. The...
Report Proves Gympie Needs a New Hospital
The Government must commit to a process to deliver a new hospital for Gympie. The Master Clinical Services Plan clearly identifies that the Gympie hospital cannot provide the level of service this community deserves. We need to start planning for a new one. The...
Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (6.43 pm): I rise to speak on the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. The title of the bill is a misnomer. It is misleading. It implies that it will deal with veterans issues. In reality, the government is proposing a bill which is really...
Superannuation (State Public Sector) (Scheme Administration) Amendment Bill
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (3.45 pm): I rise to speak on the Superannuation (State Public Sector) (Scheme Administration) Amendment Bill. This bill will facilitate the merger of QSuper and Sunsuper. If the merger goes ahead it will be a significant moment for our state’s...
Stifling Free Speech and Thought Erodes Trust in Local Government
I’ve always strongly supported transparency and accountability in local government. Mismanagement, corruption, misconduct, and complaints should always be rigorously and quickly addressed. Above all the decisions and actions of councils and councillors should be...