❓ Opposition Leader Barnett questions Premier Gallop about a Labor Party motion regarding an assistant Minister for Health, implying the current minister is struggling. Gallop defends the Health Minister and criticizes the previous government's health policies.
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ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR HEALTH 299. Mr BARNETT to the Premier: I refer the Premier to last night’s Labor Party state executive meeting at which a motion was debated concerning the need for an assistant Minister for Health. (1) Will the Premier confirm the motion was debated? (2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR HEALTH
I refer the Premier to last night’s Labor Party state executive meeting at which a motion was debated concerning the need for an assistant Minister for Health. (1) Will the Premier confirm the motion was debated? (2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(1) Will the Premier confirm the motion was debated? (2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR HEALTH
I refer the Premier to last night’s Labor Party state executive meeting at which a motion was debated concerning the need for an assistant Minister for Health. (1) Will the Premier confirm the motion was debated? (2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(1) Will the Premier confirm the motion was debated? (2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(2) Will the Premier heed the concerns of Labor Party members and appoint a minister to assist the Minister for Health, who is clearly struggling with his portfolio responsibilities? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
(1)-(2) I am pleased that the Leader of the Opposition has discovered that the Labor Party is where the action is in Western Australia. Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Mr Pendal interjected. Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
Dr GALLOP: I do not think that interjections from the member for South Perth are in order today after his performance last week - no self-righteousness, my friend! A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
A motion was put to the Labor Party last night. I am pleased to note that a section of the motion was defeated. I can say confidently that the Cabinet, the Caucus, the Australian Labor Party and I are 150 per cent behind Hon Bob Kucera, the Minister for Health. The Western Australian Minister for Health stands out because he has a vision and the determination to carry it through. He has the support of the Government in doing that, unlike the situation that prevailed in the previous Government when there were four Ministers for Health and a range of reports going to the Government, but no action. The previous Government could talk the talk, but it could not walk the walk. That is the difference. The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
The Minister for Health is putting the interests of patients and the users of the health system ahead of the interests of those who work in the system. It is crucial that the health system work for the people who need it. It must work for the users and consumers; that is what the Government is trying to do. The Government wants to work with the health professionals in the health system so that significant changes can be brought about. The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
The shadow Minister for Health claims that the Government now opposes what it supported in opposition. I remind the shadow Minister for Health that the Labor Party opposed the closure of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The Government will ensure that that hospital plays a role in our system. The then Labor Opposition opposed the privatisation of Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals. We would have ended up with privately owned and operated hospitals rather than the dual system that we now have in which Joondalup and Mandurah hospitals have a contractual arrangement with the State and other hospitals are part of the normal government system. This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
This side of the House has total confidence in the Minister for Health and it will ensure that he has the time available to him to carry out the reforms needed in our health system.
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