A BID to establish a Senate inquiry into the ACT government’s forced acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital has failed.
Independent ACT senator David Pocock said the acquisition has raised concerns, as he sought to amend the motion by instead asking that an inquiry be held at a territory level.
Pocock noted comments from the ACT Branch of the Australian Medical Association opposing any federal inquiry and said the primary focus needs to be on improving health services delivery across the territory.
“I have had some Canberrans raise concerns with me about the acquisition of Calvary and have passed on those concerns to the ACT Chief Minister and Health Minister,” he said.
“I have also requested they consider conducting an inquiry in the Legislative Assembly into the handling of the acquisition and the impacts it will have on peoples’ access to healthcare in our city and our region.
“Canberrans want and deserve a better healthcare system than what we have currently and that’s what we need to focus our energy on delivering.”
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